# MAGic Remote TV remote control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.1 against MAGic Remote TV remote control's 1.6. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (630 vs 28). MAGic Remote TV remote control's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MAGic Remote TV remote control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 630 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 38% of TV Remote's.

MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, TV Remote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAGic Remote TV remote control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-remote-tv-remote-control/id972015388/reviews) | **[4.1 (630 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1539419805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **630** |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **38.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infomir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120287487) | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) |

## 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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id1539419805)

Control your TV from your Apple devices with a beautiful and simple interface. Customize layouts, apply themes, and interact via Widgets and Siri Shortcuts for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Interactive widgets, Siri Shortcuts integration, Live Activities on Lock Screen, Customizable layouts and themes, Full keyboard input, Wake from sleep support, Touchpad control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Premium (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## 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 TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MAGic Remote TV remote control or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. MAGic Remote TV remote control averages 1.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.1 from 630 ratings.

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

Neither MAGic Remote TV remote control nor TV Remote shows ads.

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

MAGic Remote TV remote control ships an update monthly, and TV Remote every 9 days. Most recently, MAGic Remote TV remote control was updated on October 22, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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