# TV Remote vs Universal TV Remote Control HD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Universal TV Remote Control HD's 0%. TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Universal TV Remote Control HD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote Control HD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal TV Remote Control HD's.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Universal TV Remote Control HD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Universal TV Remote Control HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6793078465/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-hd/id6807136691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VietTS CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625828366) | [Zareena Bibi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806678175) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Keyboard and voice search, App launching, Touchpad for LG TVs, WiFi connectivity, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Universal TV Remote Control HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-hd/id6807136691)

Control all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Easily navigate menus, type with your keyboard, and cast media to the big screen. Offers voice search and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Universal device control, Trackpad and D-pad navigation, Keyboard input for search, Voice search functionality, Media casting, Apple Watch support, IPTV playlist support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| One Time Payment | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote Control HD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Universal TV Remote Control HD?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control HD averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote and Universal TV Remote Control HD show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Universal TV Remote Control HD every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control HD on November 6, 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.*