# Loop vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal TV Remote at ad-supported against Loop's subscription. Universal TV Remote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Loop against 4.9 for Universal TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively.

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tv-remote-control/id6779103851/reviews)** | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-cast-tv/id6789024491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solma Grow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788937829) | [Identiq Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881019162) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tv-remote-control/id6779103851)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. Effortlessly navigate menus, view playback details, launch apps instantly, and type using your phone. Control multiple devices and personalize your remote's look.

**Highlights:** Seamless remote control with gestures, Real-time 'Now Playing' details, Instant app launching, Type search queries on phone, Control multiple TV devices, Customizable remote themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-cast-tv/id6789024491)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a realistic interface. Seamlessly cast photos and videos to your TV and launch apps directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Instant Wi-Fi pairing, Realistic 3D remote design, Precision touchpad, Cast photos and videos, Browse and launch TV apps, Keyboard input

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote - Cast TV | $6.99 | per month |
| Universal TV Remote - Cast TV | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

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

Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

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

Universal TV Remote shows ads; Loop does not.

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

Loop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote weekly. Most recently, Loop was updated on October 6, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 28, 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.*