# Universal remote tv smart vs HaiCrowd

The clearest difference is rating: Universal remote tv smart at 4.2 against HaiCrowd's 1.0. Universal remote tv smart also leads on ratings volume (43K vs 1). HaiCrowd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal remote tv smart sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. HaiCrowd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal remote tv smart holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal remote tv smart has 43K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, HaiCrowd every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal remote tv smart | HaiCrowd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haicrowd/id6478167285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **43K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [HaiData](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732050593) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal remote tv smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-smart/id1401880138)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone using this virtual remote. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports major brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony, offering full remote functionality.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connectivity, Supports major TV brands, Volume control, Channel changing, Navigation pad, Video playback controls, Menu and options access

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads (Discount) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient alternative to physical remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buttons don't always work
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect or connect to TV
- Buttons/features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on TV without physical remote
- Fewer ads in free version
- More reliable TV connection


### HaiCrowd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haicrowd/id6478167285)

This application simplifies data collection by automatically configuring media settings based on project requirements. It allows users to focus on gathering high-quality data efficiently, even in remote areas without internet access. Admins can manage projects and assign tasks through a central dashboard.

**Highlights:** Automatic media property configuration, Offline data collection, Semi-automatic consent form generation, Semi-automatic metadata generation, Multi-party and multi-channel audio recording, Live audit reports, Scripted audio recording

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal remote tv smart free?

Universal remote tv smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HaiCrowd free?

HaiCrowd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universal remote tv smart or HaiCrowd?

Universal remote tv smart is rated higher. Universal remote tv smart averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43K ratings, while HaiCrowd averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal remote tv smart or HaiCrowd have ads?

Universal remote tv smart shows ads; HaiCrowd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal remote tv smart or HaiCrowd?

Universal remote tv smart ships an update every 4 weeks, and HaiCrowd every 3 days. Most recently, Universal remote tv smart was updated on October 31, 2026 and HaiCrowd on October 19, 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.*