# Universal TV Remote vs Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Remote at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote's 4.5. Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote | Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-all-tvs/id6764296772/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PrizePool Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603638412) | [MakiByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781322391) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-all-tvs/id6764296772)

Control any TV from your phone with this universal remote app. It connects via Wi-Fi or IR, offering features like screen mirroring, voice search, and a smart keyboard for easy navigation and media control.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi and IR remote control, Screen mirroring and casting, Voice search and commands, Smart keyboard for text input, Touchpad navigation with gestures, Automatic device detection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Free Trial Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP User Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736)

Control your Android TV or Google TV from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. This app offers a fast, private remote experience with no ads, featuring D-pad and trackpad navigation, app shortcuts, and voice control.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Wi-Fi local network connection, D-pad and trackpad navigation, App shortcuts, Keyboard input, Voice control, Widgets and Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote free?

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

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

Remote is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote shows ads; Remote does not.

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

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Remote on October 31, 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.*