# Loop vs Universal Control TV

The clearest difference is rating: Loop at 5.0 against Universal Control TV's 1.7. Universal Control TV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loop sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal Control TV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

Loop ships an update every 2 months, Universal Control TV every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop | Universal Control TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/id6779103851/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6789549380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solma Grow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788937829) | [END ONLINE SLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784255779) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription: Loop Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Loop Remote: Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription: Loop Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Loop Remote Control: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### Universal Control TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6789549380)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote without extra hardware. Automatically discover and control compatible TVs over WiFi, offering features like a trackpad, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching.

**Highlights:** Automatic WiFi TV discovery, Trackpad and keyboard input, One-tap app launching, Complete remote functions, Channel number pad

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop free?

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

### Is Universal Control TV free?

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

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

Loop is rated higher. Loop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Universal Control TV averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Loop nor Universal Control TV shows ads.

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

Loop ships an update every 2 months, and Universal Control TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Loop was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal Control TV on November 5, 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.*