# SD Mini vs Universal Remote Control・TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SD Mini at none against Universal Remote Control・TV's 8. SD Mini also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). Universal Remote Control・TV's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote Control・TV sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SD Mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for SD Mini against 4.1 for Universal Remote Control・TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

SD Mini ships an update every 3 months, Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SD Mini | Universal Remote Control・TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sd-mini/id1441934004/reviews) | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxwell Forest Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/393051070) | [Zentera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836701344) |

## What reviewers say

### SD Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sd-mini/id1441934004)

This app helps you keep track of your belongings using a Bluetooth tracker. It alerts you if you leave an item behind and can help you locate it by showing its last known position on a map or by triggering a sound alert.

**Highlights:** Item tracking via Bluetooth, Left-behind alerts, Last known location mapping, Sound alerts for item location, Selfie capture functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote Control・TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controltv/id6751764227)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your Smart TV. Easily control various TV brands, navigate menus with a touchpad, and input text with a smart keyboard, all without a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Smart keyboard input, Quick app launching, Simple user interface

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SD Mini free?

SD Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote Control・TV free?

Universal Remote Control・TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SD Mini or Universal Remote Control・TV?

Universal Remote Control・TV is rated higher. SD Mini averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal Remote Control・TV averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do SD Mini or Universal Remote Control・TV have ads?

Neither SD Mini nor Universal Remote Control・TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SD Mini or Universal Remote Control・TV?

SD Mini ships an update every 3 months, and Universal Remote Control・TV every 11 days. Most recently, SD Mini was updated on October 14, 2026 and Universal Remote Control・TV on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*