# TV Remote・Universal vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote・Universal at none against TV Remote's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote・Universal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 5 days, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote・Universal | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6793078465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viberzlab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890374171) | [VietTS CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625828366) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote・Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remoteuniversal/id6782164987)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $44.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6793078465)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, change channels, type searches with your keyboard, and launch apps. Offers a free version with ads and a one-time purchase for Pro features like ad removal and multi-TV support.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Keyboard and voice input, App launching, Touchpad for LG TVs, WiFi connectivity, One-time Pro purchase

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote・Universal free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote・Universal does not.

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

TV Remote・Universal ships an update every 5 days, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote・Universal was updated on September 20, 2026 and TV Remote on September 29, 2026.

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