# TV vs Universal control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal control at none against TV's 2. TV's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Universal control asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV ships an update every 5 days, Universal control every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV | Universal control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6781861182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NOUR-EDDINE JAMI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772491555) | [yousra britel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788810936) |

## What reviewers say

### TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6779833643)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |


### Universal control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-control-tv-remote/id6781861182)

Transform your iPhone and Apple Watch into a universal remote for your TV and smart devices. Effortlessly control channels, volume, and apps with a clean, intuitive interface designed for the whole family. Enjoy seamless control from anywhere in the room.

**Highlights:** Control TV and smart devices, iPhone and Apple Watch compatibility, Instant setup, Intuitive gestures, Customizable layout, Quick-access shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV free?

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

### Is Universal control free?

Universal control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV or Universal control have ads?

Neither TV nor Universal control shows ads.

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

TV ships an update every 5 days, and Universal control every 10 days. Most recently, TV was updated on September 1, 2026 and Universal control on September 9, 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.*