# Universal TV Remote & Control vs TV Remote：Universal Control

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Universal TV Remote & Control at 31 against TV Remote：Universal Control's 1. TV Remote：Universal Control's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote & Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote：Universal Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote：Universal Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote & Control has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote & Control ships an update every 10 days, TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote & Control | TV Remote：Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-and-control/id6756776749/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 170 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GROW APP SOLUTIONS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497088851) | [Octopus Internet Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757534659) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-and-control/id6756776749)

Control compatible televisions directly from your smartphone. This app offers a unified interface for essential remote functions, including navigation, volume, and text input. It also supports casting photos and videos to your TV screen.

**Highlights:** Universal TV Control, Touch Pad Navigation, Joystick Control, Keyboard for Text Input, Photo and Video Casting, Clear Interface Layout

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


### TV Remote：Universal Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus with a touchpad, and access all original remote functions. Upgrade for app control and screen mirroring.

**Highlights:** Universal brand support, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Responsive touchpad navigation, Full playback controls, App control and screen mirroring (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote & Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote：Universal Control free?

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

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

TV Remote：Universal Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote & Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while TV Remote：Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote & Control or TV Remote：Universal Control have ads?

Neither Universal TV Remote & Control nor TV Remote：Universal Control shows ads.

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

Universal TV Remote & Control ships an update every 10 days, and TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. Most recently, Universal TV Remote & Control was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV Remote：Universal Control on October 31, 2026.

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