# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control HD

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.5 against Universal TV Remote Control HD's 4.0. TV Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (23 vs 4). Universal TV Remote Control HD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote Control HD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6760746632/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-hd/id6807136691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [abdessamad moukarrame](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871759698) | [Zareena Bibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806678175) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6760746632)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Instantly control major brands like Samsung, LG, and Fire TV over Wi-Fi with no setup required. Navigate, search, and manage media with ease.

**Highlights:** Instant TV detection, Works with major brands, No setup required, Smooth control with touch gestures, Fast keyboard input, Full media control, App launcher, Power control (Wake-on-LAN)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV Remote Control HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-hd/id6807136691)

Control all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Easily navigate menus, type with your keyboard, and cast media to the big screen. Offers voice search and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Universal device control, Trackpad and D-pad navigation, Keyboard input for search, Voice search functionality, Media casting, Apple Watch support, IPTV playlist support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Payment | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control HD free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control HD averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control HD show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote Control HD every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control HD on November 6, 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.*