# Universal TV vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.9 against Universal TV's 3.0. TV Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV sells 2 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, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6770828404/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-custom-control/id6776820177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppCent LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889859742) | [Monkeypants LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853726492) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6770828404)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote. Easily navigate, adjust settings, and control playback on compatible smart TVs from your phone. Enjoy a simple, convenient, and responsive TV management experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Intuitive touch navigation, Volume and power control, Channel management, Media playback controls, Keyboard input for text entry, Fast device discovery

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-custom-control/id6776820177)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. This universal remote app offers a clean interface, fast device discovery, and customizable layouts for a seamless viewing experience. It's a convenient backup or replacement for your physical remote.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs and streaming devices, Fast Wi-Fi device discovery, Clean touch remote interface, Customizable buttons and layouts, Ad-free experience, Convenient phone-based control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Universal TV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

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

Neither Universal TV nor TV Remote shows ads.

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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.*