Comparison

Universal Remote Pro vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Remote Pro

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for TVs, cable boxes, DVD players, and stereo amplifiers. Control a vast array of devices with a simplified interface, allowing you to switch between them easily.

Highlights
  • Mass device support (200+ manufacturers, 1000+ devices)
  • Control TVs, STBs, DVDs, and amplifiers
  • Simplified UI design
  • Scroll to switch devices
  • Four pages for different device types
Features
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Universal Remote app can easily put your iPhone to Super Universal Remote. TV, Cable box, DVD, Stereo Amplifier ALL can be controlled through iPhone easily. FEATURES .Mass Device Support ---More than 200 manufacturer ---More than 1000 kinds of devices ---Four types device support TV,STV,DVD,Amplifier .Simplify ui design ---Four page for four type device ---Scroll to switch different device IMPORTANT NOTICE App Requires hardware support. You need to buy a hardware device or do it yourself

About

Universal Remote

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs from your phone
  • WiFi network connection
  • Volume, channel, power control
  • Source and smart function control
  • Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
Features
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/

Screenshots

Universal Remote Pro4 screens
Universal Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against Universal Remote Pro's 1.7. Universal Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 37). Universal Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Universal Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Universal Remote Pro's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, Universal Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Universal Remote Pro versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote ProUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (37 ratings)4.3 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews17.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3713K — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer芳英 冯Plane Cubes

Customer experience

Universal Remote Pro

All ratings37 ratings
Positive18.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative98.9%

Universal Remote

All ratings12,865 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews460 reviews
Positive17.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative80.2%

User reviews

Universal Remote Pro

From 37 App Store ratings

Room to improve

  • ❌ App does not work
  • ❌ Frequent and intrusive ads
  • ❌ App crashes frequently
  • ❌ Does not connect to TVs
  • ❌ Missing TV brands

Universal Remote

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Universal remote control
  • 💯 Works as advertised
  • 🤩 Great app for managing TV

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with some TVs
  • 🔍 Requires original remote for setup
  • 🤬 Lots of ads
  • 🔒 Hard to cancel subscription

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote Pro

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes upon opening
  • App does not load
  • Ads cover buttons
  • Ads prevent closing
  • App freezes
Show 3 more
  • Cannot connect to devices
  • Paid version does not work
  • Cannot get refund

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more TV brands
  • Remove 'transmit signal' notification
  • Add Westinghouse brand
  • Add Magnavox brand
  • Add Sceptre brand

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps disconnecting from TV
  • Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
  • Crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
  • Improve compatibility with more TV models
  • Provide better troubleshooting and support options

In-app purchases

None

Universal Remote Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote Pro free?
Universal Remote Pro 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, Universal Remote Pro or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 13K ratings.
Do Universal Remote Pro or Universal Remote have ads?
Both Universal Remote Pro and Universal Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote Pro or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote Pro ships an update every 20 months, and Universal Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote Pro was updated on August 6, 2026 and Universal Remote on September 24, 2026.

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