EzRemote Lite vs IRSignalTester
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EzRemote Lite
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for functionality. Explore other options if you don't have the necessary hardware.
- Universal remote control
- Control home electronics
- iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
- Supports numerous device types
- Free to download
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EzRemote turns your iPhone into a universal remote to control your home electronics. iOS device have no IR hardware, you need an audio to IR accessory to use this app. This app contains no information about how to use IR accessory, please search internet with keyword "iPhone IR blaster". If you are looking for IR solution but don't have audio to IR accessory yet, you may want to have a look at my another App FzRemote, it offers much better IR remote control experience. supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.
IRSignalTester
This utility uses your phone's camera to visualize and measure infrared signals from remotes and LEDs. It helps you test remote functionality, compare signal strengths, and detect IR light sources in real-time. The app works offline and prioritizes user privacy.
- Real-time IR detection
- Signal strength meter
- Remote control testing
- Guided signal health results
- Offline functionality
- Privacy-focused design
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IR Signal Tester is a simple utility for testing infrared (IR) signals using your phone’s camera. Check if a remote control is working, compare signal strength between remotes, or detect infrared light from IR LEDs — all in real time. No ads, no fear-based claims, just a practical tool that works. What the app does Most infrared remotes and IR LEDs emit light that phone cameras can detect — even though your eyes can’t. IR Signal Tester makes this visible and measurable. Use it to: Test TV, AC, and media remotes Check if a remote is weak or failing Compare signal strength between remotes Detect infrared light sources and IR LEDs Features Live IR Detection Real-time camera view Clear “IR detected” indicator Signal strength meter (weak → strong) Remote Control Test Guided 3-second test Signal health results: Good, Weak, Intermittent, or No Signal Helpful explanations for each result Compare Remotes (Pro) Test two remotes side by side Compare signal strength and stability Quickly see which remote performs better Clean & Private Works completely offline No accounts, no tracking Camera access only, used solely for IR detection Who it’s for Anyone troubleshooting a TV or AC remote Technicians and installers DIYers and electronics hobbyists Anyone who wants a simple way to check infrared signals Important note IR Signal Tester detects infrared light signals, not hidden cameras or surveillance devices. Results depend on camera hardware and lighting conditions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IRSignalTester at 4.0 against EzRemote Lite's 3.4. IRSignalTester also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). EzRemote Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (32 vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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. IRSignalTester sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EzRemote Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
IRSignalTester holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EzRemote Lite has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EzRemote Lite ships an update every 4 months, IRSignalTester every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | EzRemote Lite | IRSignalTester |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (32 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zheng Fang | LimeLime Labs LLC |
In-app purchases
EzRemote Lite
No in-app purchases
IRSignalTester
- Remove Ads$0.99
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