# Universal TV™ Remote Control vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV™ Remote Control at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote's 4.5. Universal TV™ Remote Control also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV™ Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV™ Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV™ Remote Control ships an update weekly, Universal TV Remote every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV™ Remote Control | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6797693472/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smart-tvs/id6804570501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) | [Rasheed Ullah Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801136299) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV™ Remote Control free?

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

Universal TV™ Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV™ Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

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

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

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

Universal TV™ Remote Control ships an update weekly, and Universal TV Remote every 8 days. Most recently, Universal TV™ Remote Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 31, 2026.

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