# MAGic Remote TV remote control vs Universal TV Remote®

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote® at 4.5 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. Universal TV Remote® also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 28) and review sentiment (40% vs 23%). MAGic Remote TV remote control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MAGic Remote TV remote control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote® has 1.1K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of MAGic Remote TV remote control's written reviews are positive against 40% of Universal TV Remote®'s.

MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAGic Remote TV remote control | Universal TV Remote® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-remote-tv-remote-control/id972015388/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1512756412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **40.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Infomir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120287487) | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) |

## What reviewers say

### MAGic Remote TV remote control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-remote-tv-remote-control/id972015388)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your MAG series set-top box. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, and power your device on or off with a simple tap.  No more searching for lost remotes.

**Highlights:** Control MAG series set-top boxes, Switch channels, Turn device ON/OFF, Adjust volume, Wi-Fi connectivity, Single tap control

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Control Buttons | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Quick setup and connection
- 💡 Useful remote control features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔥 App crashes after updates
- 👎 Missing key features like power button
- ⌚ Slow response times

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with latest iOS versions
- Unable to enter password or connect device
- Keyboard and text input not working
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add power on/off button
- Improve search and keyboard functionality
- Provide more remote layout options
- Restore previous free version features


### Universal TV Remote®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote/id1512756412)

Control your smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This app functions like a physical remote, allowing you to change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus. It requires your device and TV to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

**Highlights:** Power ON/OFF, Volume control, Channel switching, Menu navigation, Video playback control, Touch bar navigation, Automatic Wi-Fi connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Instant connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Incompatible with some TV models
- 📢 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not responding
- Frequent disconnections
- App freezing/crashing

**Requested features**

- Reset TV connection option
- Reduced ad frequency
- Support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAGic Remote TV remote control free?

MAGic Remote 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, MAGic Remote TV remote control or Universal TV Remote®?

Universal TV Remote® is rated higher. MAGic Remote TV remote control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Universal TV Remote® averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do MAGic Remote TV remote control or Universal TV Remote® have ads?

Universal TV Remote® shows ads; MAGic Remote TV remote control does not.

### Which is updated more often, MAGic Remote TV remote control or Universal TV Remote®?

MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, and Universal TV Remote® every 7 months. Most recently, MAGic Remote TV remote control was updated on September 7, 2026 and Universal TV Remote® on September 22, 2026.

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