Hivetronics Scale vs Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hivetronics Scale
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Hivetronics IOS App for use with the Hivetronics Portable Hive Scale.
Universal Remote
Control your smart TV with your phone, featuring a keyboard and touchpad. Discover personalized channel and show recommendations with an AI assistant. Connects via Wi-Fi for easy pairing.
- AI-powered show recommendations
- Keyboard and touchpad control
- Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing
- Channel list access
- Smart TV monitoring
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Now you can not only control your TV, but also find what is the best channel or show for you to watch with help of our AI feature. Our AI TV Remote controller is a user-friendly remote control tool equipped with a keyboard, a touchpad, and a channel list for your smart TV. By connecting your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, you can easily control your TV using your mobile device through a straightforward pairing process. Compatibility: This application is compatible with all WebOS models , including Netcast models from 2012 onwards. Text input limitations: Text input is only accessible within TV apps that support the keyboard. The keyboard will automatically appear on your mobile device's screen once you activate the input field on your TV screen. Please note that some services, such as Netflix and YouTube, have their own keyboards and are not supported by Remote. Terms of Use: Read our Terms of Use at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QVCws0pDGMuE6N0-KCE-cO9VmMpTo_DyaoO8Kc3D6J8 Privacy Policy: Learn about our Privacy Policy at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tr3NciC22uyxcXCDH4fq9eEoVLB3t4Ke7d_Um_gaq7Q Disclaimer: TV Remote is NOT affiliated with LG Electronics and Sony, and the AI TV remote controller is not an official for LG product and Sony
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hivetronics Scale at none against Universal Remote's 4. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months). 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. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Hivetronics Scale asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hivetronics Scale ships an update every 23 months, Universal Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hivetronics Scale | Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (262 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 262 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hivetronics Limited | Yury Mekhau |
In-app purchases
Hivetronics Scale
No in-app purchases
Universal Remote
- Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
Questions
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