Universal TV Remote · vs Pinbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal TV Remote ·
Control your smart TV with your phone. Navigate menus, use a touchpad, and access basic functions for hundreds of TV models. Requires initial setup with a physical remote for some features.
- Smart TV control
- Touchpad navigation
- Supports hundreds of models
- Wake-on-LAN function
- Basic free controls
- Premium features
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Universal Remote supports hundreds of models with various operating systems and screen resolutions, ranging from basic models no longer in manufacture to 2021 novelties with the most powerful hardware. The remote differs depending on not only the Smart TV manufacturer but also the type of operating system. Touchpad Instead of Buttons. We are confident that navigation with swipe gestures is much more convenient than by pressing regular "down" or "right" buttons, not distracting you from the most important thing: searching for your favorite movie or series on the TV. Still Can’t Turn the TV On? In a word, you can, but under one condition. Most new Smart TV models support the Wake-on-LAN function. It is possible only if you had already been connected to the TV earlier. Therefore, when using the application for the first time, you will need a hardware remote control. After that, you can use your Universal Remote. Premium Subscription You can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscription is $19.99 yearly. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use pictures marked as Premium. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacy
Pinbook
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Pinbook is a private, offline password manager for people who don’t want their secrets on someone else’s server. Trust matters, especially with a new indie app. Pinbook is built to minimize what you need to trust: • 100% local storage on your device • No backend, no cloud sync service, no external servers • No third-party libraries, no analytics, no ads, no tracking • Data saved as JSON files with Apple Complete Data Protection Store and organize • Save passwords, PINs, and secure notes • Group items by category (Home, Work, Personal, etc.) Generate strong passwords • Built-in generator for unique, high-strength passwords Fast access • Smart Stack widget support on Apple Watch for quick lookups Backup • Create backups of your saved items In-App Purchase • Free download includes up to 3 saved items • One-time purchase unlocks unlimited items
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pinbook at none against Universal TV Remote ·'s shown. Universal TV Remote ·'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote · sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Pinbook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Universal TV Remote · ships an update fortnightly, Pinbook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal TV Remote · | Pinbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (96K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | KRAFTWERK 9 LTD | Cocoa Productions |
Bugs and requests
Universal TV Remote ·
Reported bugs
4 issues- Doesn't detect TV
- Frequent disconnections
- Unresponsive controls
- Billing issues
Requested features
4 requests- Volume control
- More TV button options
- Tutorials or instructions
- Ability to save TV connections
Pinbook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal TV Remote ·
- Weekly universal TV remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly universal TV remote3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly universal TV remote3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- Year subscription3 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Year$34.991 Year
- Lifetime universal TV remote$14.99
Pinbook
- Unlock Full Version$6.99
Questions
Is Universal TV Remote · free?
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Do Universal TV Remote · or Pinbook have ads?
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