URC Mobile 2.5 vs Smart Tv's Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
URC Mobile 2.5
Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful remote for your URC Total Control 2 home automation system. Effortlessly manage entertainment, lighting, security, and climate control from any location. Enjoy intuitive swipe, tap, and rotate gestures for seamless operation.
- Smartphone/tablet as handheld controller
- Control entertainment, lights, security, thermostats
- Swipe, tap, and rotate gestures
- Access from multiple locations (home/vacation home)
- Global control via internet/cell phone access
- Full Total Control 2 system functionality
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Leverage the power of your smartphone or tablet by turning it in to an amazing handheld controller for your URC® Total Control® 2 home automation system. Right from your mobile device easily control and monitor things such as entertainment, lights, security systems, thermostats and more in fast, new ways. Swipe, tap and rotate your way to securely control your equipment! This app gives you full control of all the features and full functionality afforded by a Total Control 2 system installation and more from multiple locations! Your main home and your vacation home can all be accessed from within one app. This version of URC Mobile requires a Wi-Fi connection to the local area network that is host to the Master Base Station / Central Processor and other system devices. Control is possible within the home or from anywhere in the world where internet or cell phone access is available. PLEASE NOTE: An installed Total Control 2 system is required to enjoy and access the features above. A new app installation or reset of the app requires the iOS device to be on-site with the Total Control Base Station. For more information please visit: https://www.urc-automation.com
Smart Tv's Remote
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Smart TV Remote Control App for Smart TVs Turn your iPhone into a powerful and easy-to-use TV remote control. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi and control your Smart TV with smooth navigation, quick app launch, and a modern interface. Control your TV without a physical remote. This smart TV remote app is designed for speed, simplicity, and everyday convenience. Key Features Smart TV Remote Control Use your phone as a fast and responsive TV remote with D-pad or touchpad navigation. Quick App Launch Open your favorite streaming apps instantly with one tap. Wi-Fi TV Remote Connection Connect to your Smart TV over the same Wi-Fi network quickly and securely. Universal Remote for Smart TVs Compatible with a wide range of Smart TVs and streaming devices. Customizable Themes Choose from dark, light, and color themes to personalize your remote. Advanced Remote Settings Customize layout, controls, and manage connected TV devices easily. User-Friendly Interface Clean design with smooth performance for effortless control. Why Choose This Smart TV Remote App Fast and reliable TV remote connection Easy setup and instant pairing Lightweight and smooth performance Modern and simple interface Perfect replacement for a lost TV remote Perfect For Smart TV users Streaming device owners Users who want to control TV with phone Anyone needing a universal TV remote Note This app requires your phone and TV to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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Verdict
URC Mobile 2.5 and Smart Tv's Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | URC Mobile 2.5 | Smart Tv's Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (145 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 145 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Remote Control | Vishal Kajale |
Bugs and requests
URC Mobile 2.5
Reported bugs
75 issues- Never stays connected
- Always have to restart and reinstall
- System cannot be found
- Problem reappears
- Intermittent, some days it works
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- Clunky, unoptimized app
- Does not connect well
- Looks like app hasn't been updated
- Not working for iPhone
- Unable to access features
- Latest version buggy
- App opens 4-5 times
- Not very responsive
- Controls open delayed
- React slowly
- Frequent connection issues
- Completely useless 95% of the time
- Very buggy
- Always gives an error
- Try again does nothing
- Stopped working with latest Apple update
- Screen freezes, doesn't respond
- Unreliable, rarely works first time
- Screen never shuts down
- Stops phone from sleeping
- Problem on home screen
- Unexpected response from base station
- Horrible system, breaks down constantly
- Brutal, crashes all the time
- Not intuitive
- Glitch or failure
- Super glitchy
- Screens change without prompting
- Crashes constantly
- Poorly programmed
- System not updated often enough
- Not working with iOS 16
- Freezes often
- Not just one screen, all of them
- App auto closes
- Needs work
- Cannot see all devices on iOS
- Delays
- Frequent rebooting of the app
- Dimming light switches don't cooperate
- Terrible, has to be reset every day
- Once happy, now cannot recommend
- Discontinued media streaming device
- Amp out of warranty
- App only good for on/off
- System not found error
- System Update error
- Rendered whole system unusable
- Error messages all over the place
- Unresponsive and useless
- Cannot change volume
- App crashes every 5-7 mins
- So 2010, clunky connecting
- Awful app
- Worst app ever
- Loses connection every night
- Worse system EVER
- Highly unstable
- Do not buy URC
- Frustrated for ever
- Not managed to make it work
- Buttons do not work
- Bad, won't start
- Slow and unresponsive
- Graphics are old school
- Worst customer service
- Terrible, clunky, not user friendly
- Many bugs
- Needs testing and polish
- Lutron and Sonos interfaces unusable
Requested features
5 requests- Widgets
- Siri Shortcuts
- Add own images
- See Doorbird from mobile app
- Change background without service call
Smart Tv's Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
URC Mobile 2.5
No in-app purchases
Smart Tv's Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is URC Mobile 2.5 free?
Is Smart Tv's Remote free?
Do URC Mobile 2.5 or Smart Tv's Remote have ads?
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