# TV Remote ‣ vs TV Remote Universal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote ‣ at 70% against TV Remote Universal's 14%. TV Remote ‣ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote ‣ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote Universal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote ‣ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.9K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of TV Remote ‣'s written reviews are positive against 14% of TV Remote Universal's.

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, TV Remote Universal every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote ‣ | TV Remote Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213/reviews)** | [3.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [Real Vision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447773149) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote ‣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213)

Control your Samsung, Roku, or Fire TV with your iPhone or iPad. Offers broad compatibility with various TV models and streaming players. Features dark/light mode and 24/7 support.

**Highlights:** Samsung TV control, Roku streaming player control, Fire TV control, Wide model compatibility, Dark and light mode, 24/7 support chat

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects instantly
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses connection frequently
- 🔋 Volume buttons don't work
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🐛 Requires frequent reconnection
- 🐛 Unstable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to some devices
- Disconnects randomly during use
- Unresponsive buttons

**Requested features**

- Add volume control buttons
- Improve connection stability
- Support for more device types
- Ability to power on/off TV


### TV Remote Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1447773150)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app transforms your device into a universal remote, supporting major brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku. Enjoy seamless control over power, volume, channels, and smart TV features.

**Highlights:** Power ON / OFF, Volume control, Channel selection, Navigation pad, Media player functions, Smart TV features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing
- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mediocre, only works half the time
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Connection issues, won't connect or show available TV
- 🐛 Reconnecting issues after disconnecting
- 🔋 Too many ads, makes it unusable

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to devices
- Constant ads interrupt usage
- Unreliable, frequently stops working

**Requested features**

- Better TV search and connection options
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote ‣ free?

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

### Is TV Remote Universal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote ‣ or TV Remote Universal?

TV Remote ‣ is rated higher. TV Remote ‣ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while TV Remote Universal averages 3.4 from 12K ratings.

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

Both TV Remote ‣ and TV Remote Universal show ads.

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

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Universal every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote ‣ was updated on November 3, 2026 and TV Remote Universal on November 3, 2026.

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