# TV Remote vs ‎ Universal TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: ‎ Universal TV Remote Control at 5.0 against TV Remote's 4.0. ‎ Universal TV Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and ‎ Universal TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

‎ Universal TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ‎ Universal TV Remote Control has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, ‎ Universal TV Remote Control fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | ‎ Universal TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6766407221/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6779526359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金春 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888109459) | [Mind Stream Logics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778064671) |

## What reviewers say

### 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:** 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 |


### ‎ Universal TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6779526359)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and access streaming apps with an intuitive interface. Share photos and videos to your TV for a bigger viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control, Volume and channel adjustment, Playback control, Streaming app shortcuts, Touchpad and directional pad navigation, On-screen keyboard for search, Photo and video sharing to TV

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is ‎ Universal TV Remote Control free?

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

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

‎ Universal TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ‎ Universal TV Remote Control averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; ‎ Universal TV Remote Control does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, and ‎ Universal TV Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and ‎ Universal TV Remote Control on October 31, 2026.

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