# WildRed Remote Control vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against WildRed Remote Control's 1.0. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1). WildRed Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. WildRed Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of WildRed Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | WildRed Remote Control | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildred-remote-control/id1067746166/reviews) | **[4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id1487434765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Advanced Software Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/302131383) | [Plane Cubes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712487303) |

## What reviewers say

### WildRed Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildred-remote-control/id1067746166)

This iOS application allows you to control your TV with the WildRed interface directly from your smartphone. It features a standard keyboard for easy text input, simplifying navigation and interaction with your television.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV control, WildRed interface support, Standard keyboard for text input, iOS compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id1487434765)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from your phone, WiFi network connection, Volume, channel, power control, Source and smart function control, Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote Pro Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Go Pro Universal Remote TV | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Universal remote control
- 💯 Works as advertised
- 🤩 Great app for managing TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work with some TVs
- 🔍 Requires original remote for setup
- 🤬 Lots of ads
- 🔒 Hard to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps disconnecting from TV
- Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
- Crashes or freezes during use

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
- Improve compatibility with more TV models
- Provide better troubleshooting and support options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WildRed Remote Control free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WildRed Remote Control or Universal Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. WildRed Remote Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.

### Do WildRed Remote Control or Universal Remote have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; WildRed Remote Control does not.

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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.*