# AC Remote vs AC Universal Remote Control +

The clearest difference is rating: AC Universal Remote Control + at 4.6 against AC Remote's 1.5. AC Universal Remote Control + also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). AC Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AC Universal Remote Control + holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 56 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 3% of AC Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of AC Universal Remote Control +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC Remote | AC Universal Remote Control + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote/id1138996592/reviews) | **[4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-universal-remote-control-plus/id6759275413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | **3.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 73 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aatazaz Javed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291720148) | [Mono Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870441996) |

## What reviewers say

### AC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote/id1138996592)

Transform your smartphone into a universal AC remote. Manage multiple AC brands from a single device, access error code diagnostics, and find helpful tips. Includes a child-friendly mode for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Control AC with mobile, Supports multiple brands, Error code diagnostics, AC tips and articles, Child mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AC Universal Remote Control +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-universal-remote-control-plus/id6759275413)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your air conditioner. Effortlessly manage temperature, modes, fan speed, and timers for various brands from a single, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal AC remote control, Supports global AC brands, Temperature and mode adjustment, Fan speed and airflow control, Timer and scheduling functions, Multi-room management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC Remote free?

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

### Is AC Universal Remote Control + free?

AC Universal Remote Control + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AC Remote or AC Universal Remote Control +?

AC Universal Remote Control + is rated higher. AC Remote averages 1.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while AC Universal Remote Control + averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do AC Remote or AC Universal Remote Control + have ads?

AC Remote shows ads; AC Universal 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.*