# Remote Check In System vs Universal Remote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Check In System | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-check-in-system/id1119981065/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6446663709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 95 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brooklyn Computer Systems,Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119981064) | [Node Excellence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756942328) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Check In System

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-check-in-system/id1119981065)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6446663709)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Seamless connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading about free features
- 💰 Expensive for a remote app

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Free version with basic functionality


## Frequently asked 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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