# NextFlick vs TV Remote Universal Control *

The clearest difference is rating: NextFlick at 5.0 against TV Remote Universal Control *'s 4.4. NextFlick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). TV Remote Universal Control *'s advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Universal Control * sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. NextFlick asks for nothing beyond the download.

NextFlick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Universal Control * has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NextFlick ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote Universal Control * fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextFlick | TV Remote Universal Control * |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextflick/id6759226713/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6768874010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lazarus Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858413990) | [THETA SOFTWARE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896325019) |

## What reviewers say

### NextFlick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextflick/id6759226713)

Discover movies and TV shows tailored to your taste with personalized recommendations and an AI-powered assistant. Easily find what to watch and where to stream it, saving you time and effort.

**Highlights:** Personalized recommendations, AI-powered movie assistant, Search by mood and context, Watchlist and library management, Streaming service availability, Trending and upcoming titles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote Universal Control *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6768874010)

Transform your phone into a versatile TV remote. Control your smart TV, cast media, mirror your screen, and access channels quickly. Offers keyboard input and touchpad navigation for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Quick channel access, Photo and video casting, YouTube to TV, Screen mirroring, Phone keyboard input, Touchpad navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Annual Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Universal Remote Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextFlick free?

NextFlick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote Universal Control * free?

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

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

NextFlick is rated higher. NextFlick averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Universal Control * averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do NextFlick or TV Remote Universal Control * have ads?

Both NextFlick and TV Remote Universal Control * show ads.

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

NextFlick ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote Universal Control * fortnightly. Most recently, NextFlick was updated on October 17, 2026 and TV Remote Universal Control * on October 25, 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.*