Reader App for TheCircle vs Universal TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Reader App for TheCircle
Manage your MyCircle account settings directly from your smartphone. Communicate with customers via chat, update your availability status, select your preferred phone number, and view your earnings.
- In-app chat with customers
- Control availability status
- Select phone number for contact
- Update personal message
- View current earnings
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Reader App for TheCircle allows you to control important settings on your MyCircle account from the comfort of your smartphone. The following settings are available on the Reader App: NEW! Chat: Chat with your customers directly in the app. Control availability: With one click, you can now change your availability status Phone Numbers Select the phone number via which you wish to be reached Personal Message: Enter/change your Personal Message which will appear on your profile to inform or inspire your customers Always be informed: See your current earnings at a glance. Our Reader App: for all Readers offering life advice services on TheCircle
Universal TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control playback, launch apps, and use your phone's keyboard for text input. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi without complex setup.
- Universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices
- Wi-Fi connectivity, no setup headaches
- Launch apps like Netflix and YouTube
- Use phone keyboard for text input
- Control playback and power
- Supports multiple TV brands and streaming boxes
Read full descriptionHide full description
Lost the remote again? Your iPhone is now the remote. A Decent Remote turns your phone into a fast, reliable remote control for your smart TV, streaming box or stick. Connect over Wi-Fi in seconds - no cables, no account, no setup headaches. ONE APP FOR EVERY SCREEN - Works with most smart TVs and streaming devices - Add all your TVs and streaming boxes and switch between them with a tap - Smart TVs, boxes and sticks are all supported EVERYTHING A REMOTE DOES - AND MORE - Full control: directional pad, swipe touchpad, volume, playback and power - Launch your streaming apps in one tap - Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters with a D-pad - Power on your TV over Wi-Fi SET UP IN SECONDS Put your phone on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV, open the app, and it finds your TV automatically. A NOTE FROM KLAUS, THE DEVELOPER 1. No ads. I don't like ads interrupting you, so there are none in the app. 2. Try it first. The remote works free for your first 50 button presses - no account, no card. 3. After that, Premium keeps it unlocked. A year costs less than half of paying month by month. 4. Some remote apps charge more per week than this one costs per month. 5. Were you already using the app before Premium existed? You keep everything free, forever - my thank-you for being here early. 6. If you subscribe, thank you. Send me feedback from inside the app anytime and I'll keep improving it. Compatibility depends on your TV model and network. Your TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your phone. A Decent Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. All product names and brands are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://adecentremote.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://adecentremote.com/privacy
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reader App for TheCircle at none against Universal TV Remote's 3. Reader App for TheCircle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Universal TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Reader App for TheCircle asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Reader App for TheCircle against 3.0 for Universal TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Reader App for TheCircle ships an update every 2 months, Universal TV Remote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reader App for TheCircle | Universal TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | adviqo GmbH | klaus jakobsen |
Customer experience
Reader App for TheCircle
Universal TV Remote
In-app purchases
Reader App for TheCircle
No in-app purchases
Universal TV Remote
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly$12.991 Year
- One-Time Unlock$39.99
Questions
Is Reader App for TheCircle free?
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Which has better reviews, Reader App for TheCircle or Universal TV Remote?
Do Reader App for TheCircle or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Reader App for TheCircle or Universal TV Remote?
Other comparisons















