# TV Remote Control vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control at 100% against Universal TV Remote's 0%. TV Remote Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Universal TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal TV Remote's.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-zapping/id6780992357/reviews)** | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smart-tvs/id6804570501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emre Ayar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683002405) | [Rasheed Ullah Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801136299) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smart-tvs/id6804570501)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control navigation, input text, and launch apps with a simple interface. Connects via Wi-Fi, no extra hardware needed.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Swipe touchpad navigation, On-screen keyboard, App quick-launch buttons, Supports 250+ brands

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

TV Remote Control 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, TV Remote Control or Universal TV Remote?

TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote Control and Universal TV Remote show ads.

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

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote every 8 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on November 10, 2026.

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