# Universal Remote vs Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote at fortnightly against Universal Remote's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6755592247/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **54** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 249 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) | [宿州指尖网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535937613) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6755592247)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone with this universal remote app. Easily navigate menus, launch apps, and cast photos or videos to a larger screen. Enjoy a simplified entertainment experience without needing a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smart TV universal remote, Launch TV apps, Photo casting, Video casting, IPTV playlist support, Quick Wi-Fi connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Remote Toolkit | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Remote Toolkit | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Exclusive Smart TV Control | $19.99 | per month |
| Ultimate TV Screen Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Ultimate TV Screen Control | $49.99 | per year |
| All-in-One Remote Features | $69.99 | one-time |


### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-universal-tv-remote/id6760643177)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-Renewal | $4.49 | per month |
| Weekly Auto-Renewal | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote free?

Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Universal Remote or Remote have ads?

Both Universal Remote and Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Remote?

Universal Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Remote on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*