FzRemote Universal Control vs Fansio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FzRemote Universal Control
This app allows you to control various home devices using a compatible remote. It offers universal control for over a million devices, voice control via Siri shortcuts, and activity control to manage multiple devices with a single click.
- Universal control for over a million devices
- Voice control with Siri shortcut
- Activity control for multiple devices
- Supports amplifiers, TVs, receivers, and more
- Easy remote setup
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FzRemote works with ZRC compatible remote control, if you don't have such a remote, please don't download this App and review it as useless. With FzRemote you can easily setup a remote control for all your home device. if you already have a iPhone IR blaster and you are looking for universal remote app work with it, you may have a look at my another app EzRemote. •UNIVERSAL control over one million devices. •VOICE control with Siri shortcut. •ACTIVITY control multiple device with one click. Supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Projector, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.
Fansio
Effortlessly control your ceiling fan with smart features. This app requires a compatible receiver or remote to operate your fan's functions, offering a streamlined experience for managing your home's comfort.
- Ceiling fan control
- Smart features integration
- Remote operation
- Receiver compatibility
- Easy installation guide
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Controlling your ceiling fan has never been easier! 1. Purchase a ceiling fan with a Fansio compatible receiver or purchase the Fansio remote by itself 2. Install the ceiling fan with the compatible reciever and download the Fansio App 3. Follow installation instructions and ensure your fan is connected 4. Enjoy all the functions (including Smart features) of the Fansio platform!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fansio at 4.3 against FzRemote Universal Control's 2.4. Fansio also leads on ratings volume (97 vs 22). FzRemote Universal Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Fansio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 97 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of FzRemote Universal Control's written reviews are positive against 17% of Fansio's.
FzRemote Universal Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Fansio every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FzRemote Universal Control | Fansio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (22 ratings) | 4.3 (97 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | 16.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 97 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 225 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zheng Fang | HKC-US, LLC. |
Customer experience
FzRemote Universal Control
Fansio
In-app purchases
FzRemote Universal Control
No in-app purchases
Fansio
No in-app purchases
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