Comparison

Scanner Gun 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

Scanner Gun

Efficiently scan QR codes and barcodes in batches, with options to recognize codes from photos and export results in XLSX format. Generate custom QR codes with logos and colors, and manage your scan history.

Highlights
  • Batch scanning
  • Recognize codes from photos
  • Export scan results to XLSX
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Manage scan history
  • Share results to other apps
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Scanner Gun is a native app developed by Swift5 language. It can be used to batch scan QR code and barcode efficiently without annoying advertisements inside. Major Functions: ◎Support single scan and batch scan, and recognize code from photos ◎Support mail scan results with excel's xlsx format ◎Support generate QR code with text or contacts ◎Batch Scan support merge operation ◎Support custom your QR code with color, Logo or watermark ◎Batch Scan support manual input and export with user-defined name ◎Support share result to other applications ◎Support to manage your history scan records Code support format: EAN8, UPCE, Aztec, EAN13, ITF14, Code39, Code39Mod43, Code93, Code128, PDF417, Interleaved2of5, DataMatrix. Hope you enjoy it (●'◡'●)ノ Then if you have any advice, please comment on the app store, next version is based on what you say (・`ω´・) One more thing, to mail your scan results to specified email address, you should set up your iOS Mail account as follows . e.g, Add a gmail account: Go Settings -> Mail -> Accounts -> Add Account -> choose Google -> sign in your gmail account -> Click save button -> Done Now you can mail your results by Scanner Gun (●'◡'●)ノ

About

Universal Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control multiple TV brands and series with a single, intuitive app. Features include fast Wi-Fi pairing, touchpad control, a built-in keyboard, and instant app launching.

Highlights
  • Universal Smart TV Remote
  • Auto TV Discovery
  • Keyboard & Mouse Control
  • Touchpad Navigation
  • App Launcher Shortcuts
  • Fast Wi-Fi Pairing
Features
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I spent a lot of time and effort on this remote app, it actually support many brand and series, so Im so excited to call it Remote Hero Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Remote Hero lets you control wide range TV brand and series. All in one app. Fast pairing, smooth touchpad control, built in keyboard, mouse mode and instant app launching. No more switching between different remote apps. One smart remote for every TV. FEATURES • Universal Smart TV Remote • Auto TV Discovery • Keyboard & Mouse Control • Touchpad Navigation • App Launcher Shortcuts • Fast Wi-Fi Pairing • Modern & Consistence remote layout Perfect for lost remotes, faster TV typing and controlling multiple TVs at home. Simply connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling instantly. IMPORTANT NOTES • Remote Hero requires your iPhone and Smart TV to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Some features may vary depending on TV model and manufacturer. • This app is not affiliated with Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV or any TV manufacturer. Download Remote Hero today and control every TV with one smart remote. ======== You can purchase to Remove Ads to permanently disable advertisements in the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. It is a one-time, non-consumable purchase. Once purchased, you will retain access to the feature permanently and it will be available across your devices when using the same Apple ID, subject to Apple's restore purchase policies. Subscription You can subscribe to Remove Ads . Price are equal to the value that "Apple's Appstore matrix" determines the equivalent of the subscription price in USD Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the renewal price. Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be disabled in the Account Settings after purchase If you reinstall the app or switch devices, you can restore your purchase using the "Restore Purchases" option within the app. Terms of Use: https://remotehero.web.app/landing/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://remotehero.web.app/landing/privacy.html

Screenshots

Scanner Gun4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner Gun at 5.0 against Universal Remote's 4.3. Scanner Gun also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Scanner Gun asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanner Gun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Gun ships an update every 4 months, Universal Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scanner Gun versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner GunUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 彭Vinh Vu

Customer experience

Scanner Gun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scanner Gun

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Scanner Gun free?
Scanner Gun 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, Scanner Gun or Universal Remote?
Scanner Gun is rated higher. Scanner Gun averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Scanner Gun or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Scanner Gun does not.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Gun or Universal Remote?
Scanner Gun ships an update every 4 months, and Universal Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Scanner Gun was updated on October 12, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 8, 2026.

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