# TV Remote Universal Control ™ vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at weekly against TV Remote Universal Control ™'s every 2 months. TV Remote Universal Control ™'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (32 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal Control ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote Universal Control ™ against 4.8 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 8 respectively.

TV Remote Universal Control ™ ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Universal Control ™ | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6756504267/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-control/id6756531988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ApexFlow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856730977) | [TWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861222980) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Universal Control ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6756504267)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and playback for major brands like LG, Samsung, and Roku. Features include D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard modes for seamless navigation and app launching.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Full remote control functions, D-pad, touchpad, and keyboard modes, One-tap app launcher, Easy WiFi setup, No account or data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-control/id6756531988)

Transform your iPhone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control power, volume, navigation, and media playback on compatible smart TVs. Features automatic device detection and keyboard input for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Power on/off, Volume control, Navigation pad, Media controls, Keyboard input, Control multiple TVs, Automatic device detection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Susbcription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Susbcription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Universal Control ™ free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Universal Control ™ or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Universal Control ™ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Universal Control ™ or TV Remote have ads?

Both TV Remote Universal Control ™ and TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Universal Control ™ or TV Remote?

TV Remote Universal Control ™ ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Universal Control ™ was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Remote on October 30, 2026.

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