URC Mobile 2.5 vs Skyrobe
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
Skyrobe
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Tired of staring at a full closet with nothing to wear? Skyrobe is your personal AI stylist that picks the perfect outfit from clothes you already own — every single day. No more decision fatigue. No more "I have nothing to wear." Just confident, effortless style on autopilot. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SKYROBE Smart Daily Outfits Get a fresh outfit suggestion each morning, hand-picked from your own wardrobe. Skyrobe learns your style and surprises you with combinations you'd never think of yourself. Weather-Aware Styling Real-time weather shapes every suggestion. Rainy day? You'll get layers. Heatwave? Breathable picks. Never overdressed, never caught off guard. Digitize Your Wardrobe in Seconds Snap a photo or upload from your gallery — your clothes are instantly added, tagged, and ready to style. The more you add, the smarter Skyrobe gets. Tell It Your Vibe Heading to a wedding? Quick coffee run? Important meeting? Just type a quick note and Skyrobe tailors the outfit to the occasion. Built on AI That Understands Style Skyrobe doesn't just match colors — it understands fit, formality, layering, and what actually works together. Daily Outfit Reminders Wake up to a ready-to-wear suggestion. Start your day without the closet stress. PERFECT FOR • Anyone tired of decision fatigue • Style-conscious people who want fresh looks • Busy professionals on tight mornings • Travelers wanting to maximize a small wardrobe • People rebuilding their style or wardrobe PRIVATE & SECURE Your wardrobe is yours. We never sell your data, and your photos stay private to your account. SKYROBE PREMIUM Unlock unlimited outfit suggestions, weather-based styling, and priority generation speed with Skyrobe Premium. Available as monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://skyrobe.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Stop dreading "what do I wear?" — let Skyrobe answer it for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: URC Mobile 2.5 at none against Skyrobe's 2. Skyrobe's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Skyrobe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. URC Mobile 2.5 asks for nothing beyond the download.
URC Mobile 2.5 ships an update every 5 weeks, Skyrobe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | URC Mobile 2.5 | Skyrobe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Universal Remote Control | Divya teja Mamidipally |
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
Skyrobe
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
URC Mobile 2.5
No in-app purchases
Skyrobe
- Skyrobe Premium - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Skyrobe Premium - Yearly$29.991 Year









