# Scanner Gun vs Universal Remote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner Gun | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-gun/id1191692207/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-hero/id6770043367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191692206) | [Vinh Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854294209) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner Gun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-gun/id1191692207)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-hero/id6770043367)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*