# TV Remote Control vs Universal Remote™

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote™ at 4.6 against TV Remote Control's 4.1. Universal Remote™ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 248 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 50% of Universal Remote™'s.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, Universal Remote™ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Universal Remote™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-v/id6758043671/reviews) | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **248** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essa Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773623663) | [VISONXY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861720750) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-v/id6758043671)

Control your television directly from your iPhone when the physical remote is lost or out of reach. Manage power, volume, channels, and playback with an intuitive interface and a built-in touchpad for smooth navigation. Quickly access your favorite apps for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Built-in navigation touchpad, Quick access to favorite apps, Power, volume, channel, and playback controls, Simplified control for multiple remotes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


### Universal Remote™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, navigate menus, use voice search, and cast content from your device to the big screen. Features include a touchpad, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Voice search functionality, One-tap app launching, Cast photos, videos, and music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote™ free?

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

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

Universal Remote™ is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Universal Remote™ averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote Control nor Universal Remote™ shows ads.

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

TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, and Universal Remote™ fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and Universal Remote™ on October 24, 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.*