# TV Remote Control · Universal vs PagePilot Hands

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PagePilot Hands at 100% against TV Remote Control · Universal's 17%. PagePilot Hands also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). TV Remote Control · Universal's advantage is ratings volume (785 vs 1) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control · Universal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PagePilot Hands sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PagePilot Hands holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control · Universal has 785 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of TV Remote Control · Universal's written reviews are positive against 100% of PagePilot Hands's.

TV Remote Control · Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, PagePilot Hands every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control · Universal | PagePilot Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (785 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagepilot-hands-free-reader/id6760964443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **785** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrustOneApps L.L.C-FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836507141) | [洋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883572414) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control · Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6757016336)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Free · Utilities, #62 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a smart and reliable TV remote. Control channels, volume, and navigation effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Works with most smart TV brands without needing extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant TV control over Wi-Fi, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Wide compatibility with smart TV brands, No additional hardware required, Control multiple TVs, Always available when needed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $35.99 | per year |


### PagePilot Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagepilot-hands-free-reader/id6760964443)

This e-book reader allows hands-free page turning using an Apple Watch. It supports multiple formats like EPUB, PDF, and comics, and offers convenient WiFi file transfer. Track your reading progress and set daily goals within the app.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch page control, EPUB, PDF, audiobook, and comic support, WiFi file transfer, Device-to-device transfer, Reading statistics, Text-to-Speech (TTS), Daily reading goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PagePilot Pro - Monthly | $0.49 | per month |
| PagePilot Pro - Yearly | $2.99 | per year |
| PagePilot Pro - Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control · Universal free?

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

### Is PagePilot Hands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control · Universal or PagePilot Hands?

PagePilot Hands is rated higher. TV Remote Control · Universal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 785 ratings, while PagePilot Hands averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control · Universal or PagePilot Hands have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control · Universal nor PagePilot Hands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control · Universal or PagePilot Hands?

TV Remote Control · Universal ships an update every 3 weeks, and PagePilot Hands every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control · Universal was updated on October 16, 2026 and PagePilot Hands on October 6, 2026.

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