Comparison

Remote Check In System vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote Check In System

This application allows security officers to log their arrival and departure times at remote work sites. The collected data is transmitted in real-time to web servers for monitoring and payroll purposes. It requires an existing RCheckIn Web system account with necessary permissions.

Highlights
  • Remote site check-in/out
  • Real-time data transmission
  • Web system integration
  • Payroll data collection
  • Monitoring and accounting
Features
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Remote Check In System The Remote Check In System (RCheckIn) app is designed to be used by Security Officers who already have a RCheckIn Web system account with the appropriate permissions. This App is used by Security Officers to Check in and Check out when they arrive on their assigned remote work site. The data collected by the App is sent real time to the Web servers for monitoring and accounting (payroll).

About

Universal Remote

Easily control your smart TV from your iPhone. Adjust volume, switch channels, and launch streaming apps with a beautiful, fast interface. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs
  • Adjust volume and channels
  • Access streaming apps
  • Launch channels directly
  • Automatic Wi-Fi detection
  • Fast response time
  • Beautiful remote interface
Features
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Our TV Remote Plus App allows you to easily control your smart TV. Whether you're watching a movie or catching up on your favorite show, our app makes it easy to adjust the volume, switch channels, and access streaming services. Simply connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV and the app will automatically detect it. Then just click "connect" and you're all set. Key features: - Streaming apps can be viewed easily - Launch channels directly from the app - Very fast response time - The beautiful remote control interface - Automatically detects smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi network Subscription Terms: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - When purchasing a subscription, any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Service: www.flywisemobile.com/terms Privacy Policy: www.flywisemobile.com/privacy If you have any questions or feedback, contact us at support@flywisemobile.com

Screenshots

Remote Check In System4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.6 against Remote Check In System's 3.5. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote Check In System's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Remote Check In System asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Remote Check In System's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Check In System ships an update every 3 months, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Check In System versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Check In SystemUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)4.6 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews17.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings413K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB144 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrooklyn Computer Systems,IncNode Excellence

Customer experience

Remote Check In System

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings12,992 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive17.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative81.5%

Bugs and requests

Remote Check In System

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work as advertised
  • Fails to connect to Roku devices
  • Continues to charge even after cancellation

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Free version with basic functionality

In-app purchases

None

Remote Check In System

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions5
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Week$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • TV Remote Premium Lifetime$19.99
  • TV Remote Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Remote Check In System free?
Remote Check In System 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, Remote Check In System or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Remote Check In System averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.
Do Remote Check In System or Universal Remote have ads?
Neither Remote Check In System nor Universal Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Check In System or Universal Remote?
Remote Check In System ships an update every 3 months, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Check In System was updated on June 1, 2026 and Universal Remote on September 24, 2026.

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