Conexum vs uControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Conexum
Transform your mobile device into a universal remote for IR-controlled home entertainment systems. Easily set up and manage devices like TVs, Blu-ray players, and soundbars.
- IR appliance control
- AV device setup
- TV remote
- Blu-ray player remote
- Soundbar remote
- Set-top box control
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Using an app, it allows users to easily setup and control legacy-IR controlled appliances in AV category such as TV, blu-ray player, soundbar or set-top box. *** This app requires the hardware(Smart URC-11), for more details at https://conexum.life/ ***
uControl
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Modern and simple, an uncomplicated and user-friendly universal control system with a selection of intuitively designed interfaces to put users confidently in control, free from the overwhelm of technology. uControl is the companion app for HDA devices that feature the uOS operating system, such as certain models of MHUB and Zone/Connect Processors (look out for the "uControl INSIDE" badge). uControl is compatible with virtually any AV device, offering versatile control options— including WiFi (IP), infrared (IR), and HDMI-CEC. It elevates your smart home experience by automating everyday tasks with "smart automations." These one-touch activities simplify routines, streamline device interactions, and eliminate repetitive or complex control functions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: uControl at none against Conexum's 1. uControl also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Conexum's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads 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. Conexum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. uControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
Conexum ships an update every 2 months, uControl fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Conexum | uControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Remotec Technology Limited | HDConnectivity |
In-app purchases
Conexum
- Extender Mode$4.99
uControl
No in-app purchases
