# TV Remote Control vs TV Remote：Universal Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote：Universal Control at 5.0 against TV Remote Control's 4.1. TV Remote：Universal Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 247 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 10 days, TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | TV Remote：Universal Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-v/id6758043671/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal-control/id6762252310/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essa Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773623663) | [Octopus Internet Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757534659) |

## 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 |


### 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 TV Remote Control free?

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, TV Remote Control or TV Remote：Universal Control?

TV Remote：Universal Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while TV Remote：Universal Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control ships an update every 10 days, and TV Remote：Universal Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Remote：Universal Control on October 7, 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.*