# Universal TV™ Remote Control vs TV Cast & Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV™ Remote Control at 5.0 against TV Cast & Control's 4.4. TV Cast & Control's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 TV Cast & Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Cast & Control has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV™ Remote Control ships an update weekly, TV Cast & Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV™ Remote Control | TV Cast & Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6797693472/reviews)** | [4.4 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-and-control/id6812667170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Secgin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536282489) | [Pro App Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/705247168) |

## 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 |


### TV Cast & Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-cast-and-control/id6812667170)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring, Photo and video casting, App launching, Keyboard input for search, Wi-Fi TV power on

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Pro (1 Week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Pro (1 Year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Remote TV Pro (Pay Once) | $79.99 | 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 TV Cast & Control free?

TV Cast & Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV™ Remote Control or TV Cast & Control?

Universal TV™ Remote Control is rated higher. Universal TV™ Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TV Cast & Control averages 4.4 from 46 ratings.

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

Neither Universal TV™ Remote Control nor TV Cast & Control shows ads.

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

Universal TV™ Remote Control ships an update weekly, and TV Cast & Control every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV™ Remote Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and TV Cast & Control on November 8, 2026.

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