# Media Remote vs Universal Remote－TV Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Media Remote at none against Universal Remote－TV Control's 3. Media Remote also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 14.0). Universal Remote－TV Control's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote－TV Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Media Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Media Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Media Remote | Universal Remote－TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-remote/id909180599/reviews)** | [3.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remotetv-control/id6498713701/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [E-lead Electronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/598224006) | [Martin Gerok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741749496) |

## What reviewers say

### Media Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-remote/id909180599)

Control your E-LEAD head unit from your iPhone. Adjust volume, change radio stations, and select music or videos to play, even from the back seat. Requires specific E-LEAD products and an iPhone personal hotspot.

**Highlights:** Connect to E-LEAD head units, Volume adjustment, Radio station control, Select songs and videos, Backseat control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote－TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remotetv-control/id6498713701)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, and apps with a touchpad, keyboard, and quick access to streaming services. Customize the interface for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV compatibility, Full remote functionality, Numpad and touchpad controls, Integrated keyboard, Quick access to TV apps, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote \| Smart TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote - TV Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote - TV Control | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Media Remote free?

Media Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote－TV Control free?

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

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

Media Remote is rated higher. Media Remote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Universal Remote－TV Control averages 3.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Media Remote or Universal Remote－TV Control have ads?

Neither Media Remote nor Universal Remote－TV Control shows ads.

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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.*