uControl 2016 vs TCH Salsa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
uControl 2016
Control your home entertainment system with a single mobile device. This app acts as a universal remote for centralized AV multiroom systems, allowing you to manage sources and TVs over WiFi. Enjoy intuitive operation, personalized themes, and gesture control for a seamless experience.
- Universal IR remote control
- Control AV multiroom systems
- WiFi connectivity
- Intuitive setup and operation
- Personalized themes and backgrounds
- Gesture control
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uControl is HDANYWHERE’s universal IR remote companion app for controlling MHUB centralised AV multiroom systems and all the connected sources and TVs, over WiFi with a single mobile device instead of multiple remotes. It is programming-free and super simple to setup. It offers all the controllability required for operating your home entertainment system in the majority of AV scenarios. Use your phone or tablet as a universal remote, allowing you to choose which source you want to watch and where, with all the various functions for each device shown on screen, with familiar button layouts and gesture control. uControl can be personalised with by setting background images for each zone/room (such as a photo of your living room) and you can choose a light or dark theme to your preference. The ‘U’ in uControl stands for a lot of things; ‘Unintimidating’ in that it’s easy to set up and simply intuitive to operate for the end-user. ‘Universal’ in that it works with any IR device and ‘U’ as in its designed and bespoke for each MHUB installation. For more information visit: www.hdanywhere.com/ucontrol-app
TCH Salsa
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Our app brings together a multitude of useful tools for all drivers including; find your nearest car park, fuel station and charging points, even your own location as well as top tips and emergency contacts. If you are a TCH Salsa customer you also get the benefit of additional features such as our end of lease check list and milage tracker.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: uControl 2016 at every 2 months against TCH Salsa's every 4 months. On price, ads, 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.
uControl 2016 ships an update every 2 months, TCH Salsa every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | uControl 2016 | TCH Salsa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HDConnectivity | TLB Studio Ltd |
In-app purchases
uControl 2016
No in-app purchases
TCH Salsa
No in-app purchases









