# eStaff vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eStaff at none against Universal Remote's 7. eStaff also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. eStaff asks for nothing beyond the download.

eStaff holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

eStaff ships an update every 22 months, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eStaff | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estaff/id1356424702/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6446663709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 90 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zentech Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139112411) | [Node Excellence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756942328) |

## What reviewers say

### eStaff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estaff/id1356424702)

Manage smart building and city operations with this app. Organize teams, handle resident requests, and communicate in real-time. Features critical incident alerts via SMS and calls, and digitizes all forms.

**Highlights:** Team organization for requests, Incident handling with tasks, Real-time staff-resident communication, Critical incident alerts (SMS, calls), Digital form conversion, Smart city ecosystem integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6446663709)

Easily control your smart TV from your iPhone. Adjust volume, switch channels, and launch streaming apps with a beautiful, fast interface. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs, Adjust volume and channels, Access streaming apps, Launch channels directly, Automatic Wi-Fi detection, Fast response time, Beautiful remote interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Seamless connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading about free features
- 💰 Expensive for a remote app

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as advertised
- Fails to connect to Roku devices
- Continues to charge even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Free version with basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eStaff free?

eStaff 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, eStaff or Universal Remote?

eStaff is rated higher. eStaff averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do eStaff or Universal Remote have ads?

Neither eStaff nor Universal Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eStaff or Universal Remote?

eStaff ships an update every 22 months, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, eStaff was updated on October 14, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 21, 2026.

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