# TV Remote · Universal Cast vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote · Universal Cast at 4.7 against TV Remote's 4.0. TV Remote · Universal Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote · Universal Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote · Universal Cast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote · Universal Cast has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote · Universal Cast ships an update every 5 days, TV Remote every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote · Universal Cast | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-cast/id6761379839/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6766407221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Generated Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889237850) | [金春 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888109459) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote · Universal Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-cast/id6761379839)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a touchpad, keyboard, app launcher, and casting features over WiFi. It supports a wide range of TV brands and models from 2014 onwards.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Touchpad navigation, Real keyboard input, App launcher, Photo and video casting, Home screen widget, Apple Watch companion

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly Saver | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6766407221)

Control your TV and air conditioner with your iPhone. Cast local media to your TV and manage playback. Offers advanced features and ad removal with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Air conditioner remote, Local media casting, Voice search, Touchpad navigation, Appearance customization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote · Universal Cast free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote · Universal Cast or TV Remote?

TV Remote · Universal Cast is rated higher. TV Remote · Universal Cast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote · Universal Cast or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote · Universal Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote · Universal Cast or TV Remote?

TV Remote · Universal Cast ships an update every 5 days, and TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote · Universal Cast was updated on November 9, 2026 and TV Remote on November 9, 2026.

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