# TV Remote vs Universal Remote + TV Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote + TV Control's subscription. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Universal Remote + TV Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (64 vs 8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote + TV Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote + TV Control has 64 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update weekly, Universal Remote + TV Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal Remote + TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-control/id6756531988/reviews)** | [4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-plus-tv-control/id6787995024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **64** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.7 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861222980) | [Easy Peasy Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798447184) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Universal Remote + TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-plus-tv-control/id6787995024)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful smart TV remote. Easily control your television, launch apps, and navigate menus with a virtual touchpad and keyboard. Connects seamlessly to compatible devices on your home network.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to TV remote control, Automatic device scanning, One-tap pairing, Virtual touchpad navigation, Digital keyboard input, Launch smart TV apps

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tv Remote Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Tv Remote Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro Monthly | $79.99 | per year |
| Tv Remote Pro Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal Remote + TV Control free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Universal Remote + TV Control averages 4.5 from 64 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; Universal Remote + TV Control does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update weekly, and Universal Remote + TV Control every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Universal Remote + TV Control on October 28, 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.*