Blastbot vs Uni TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blastbot
This app allows you to remotely control and automate electronic devices using compatible hardware. It functions as a universal remote for infrared-controlled appliances and can manage power for devices plugged into smart outlets. Configure and operate your devices from anywhere in the world.
- Remote device control
- Infrared universal remote
- Smart plug power management
- Task scheduling
- Global accessibility
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Nota: Esta aplicación requiere al menos un dispositivo de la familia Blastbot para funcionar. Blastbot es una familia de dispositivos que te permite automatizar aparatos electrónicos, programar tareas, controlarlos de manera remota y mucho más desde esta aplicación, vía internet. Blastbot Smart Control funciona como un control universal conectado a internet, con el cual, podrás controlar cualquier aparato que cuente con control remoto infrarrojo, como aire acondicionados, televisiones, sistemas de audio, reproductores de DVD, Blu-Ray y más. Blastbot Smart Plug te permite controlar el paso de corriente eléctrica y así poder encender y apagar cualquier dispositivo que esté conectado al enchufe eléctrico, como lámparas, ventiladores de piso, cafeteras y más. Esta aplicación te permite configurar y controlar tus dispositivos Blastbot desde cualquier parte del mundo.
Uni TV Remote
Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart home devices like TVs and air conditioners. Control multiple appliances with a single device, even with a DIY infrared accessory.
- Control TVs and air conditioners
- Works with BLE infrared accessories
- DIY infrared accessory compatible
- Control fans, purifiers, and more
- Single phone control for multiple devices
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Uni TV Remote - Smart Air conditioner and TV Remote, is an APP which can work with BLE infrared accessories, audio infrared accessories. With infrared accessories and Uni TV Remote APP, you can use your phone as smart Air conditioner and TV remote. If you have two infrared LEDs, you can make the simplest remote control accessory yourself, plug it into the audio interface of the iPhone, it will work too, just like Gangge in Star Wars movies. [Use one phone to control everything] You can use one phone to control everything at home, such as Air conditioner, TV, fan, air purifier, DVD, Amplifier, SLR camera, projector, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blastbot at 100% against Uni TV Remote's 36%. Blastbot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Uni TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (455 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blastbot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uni TV Remote has 455 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Blastbot's written reviews are positive against 36% of Uni TV Remote's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blastbot | Uni TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.9 (455 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 36.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 455 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAKERLAB INGENIERIA E INNOVACION SAPI DE CV | 秀文 王 |
Customer experience
Blastbot
Uni TV Remote
Bugs and requests
Blastbot
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Uni TV Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to add new remotes
- Rotation feature not working as expected
- Connectivity issues with IR blasters
- Inconsistent user interface and confusing navigation
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more device types (e.g., smart boards, monitors)
- Improve search and device database
- Implement DIY/learning mode for custom remotes
- Allow rotation/orientation control on newer iPhones
- Provide an ad-free paid version
In-app purchases
Blastbot
No in-app purchases
Uni TV Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Blastbot free?
Is Uni TV Remote free?
Which has better reviews, Blastbot or Uni TV Remote?
Do Blastbot or Uni TV Remote have ads?
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