# Universal TV Remote & Control vs Clear Wave

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote & Control at 4.7 against Clear Wave's 3.5. Universal TV Remote & Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). Clear Wave's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Clear Wave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote & Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote & Control has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote & Control ships an update every 10 days, Clear Wave every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote & Control | Clear Wave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-and-control/id6756776749/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-wave-water-eject/id6772000507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GROW APP SOLUTIONS LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497088851) | [HUACEN LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895456090) |

## 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 |


### Clear Wave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clear-wave-water-eject/id6772000507)

This app offers advanced audio restoration and maintenance for your device's speakers. It effectively ejects moisture, cleans out dust and debris, and provides tools to analyze sound levels and microphone health. Ensure your device's audio performs at its best with these professional-grade features.

**Highlights:** Water eject and cleaner, Precision decibel meter, Speaker cleaner and dust removal, Custom tone generator, Stereo and microphone health check

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 6-Month Premium | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | 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 Clear Wave free?

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

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

Universal TV Remote & Control is rated higher. Universal TV Remote & Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Clear Wave averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote & Control or Clear Wave have ads?

Clear Wave shows ads; Universal TV Remote & Control does not.

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

Universal TV Remote & Control ships an update every 10 days, and Clear Wave every 5 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote & Control was updated on November 5, 2026 and Clear Wave on November 5, 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.*