# TV Remote Control vs Universal TV™ Remote Control

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV™ Remote Control at none against TV Remote Control's shown. Universal TV™ Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). TV Remote Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal TV™ Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 TV Remote Control against 5.0 for Universal TV™ Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Universal TV™ Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-zapping/id6780992357/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6797693472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Ayar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683002405) | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-zapping/id6780992357)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control your TV over Wi-Fi with full functionality, including casting, voice search, and app shortcuts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Full button functionality, Trackpad and air-mouse, Voice control and keyboard, One-tap app shortcuts, Cast photos and videos, Wake-on-LAN support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


### Universal TV™ Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6797693472)

Control compatible smart TVs and streaming devices from your iPhone. Offers essential remote functions, keyboard input, and app launching. Private casting of media is also supported.

**Highlights:** Power, navigation, and playback controls, Keyboard input for searches, Launch favorite TV apps, Private media casting, Connection diagnostics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universel Remote Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universel Remote Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Universel Remote Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

TV Remote Control 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 Control or Universal TV™ Remote Control?

TV Remote Control and Universal TV™ Remote Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

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

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

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

TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV™ Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on September 28, 2026 and Universal TV™ Remote Control on October 21, 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.*