# Universal Remote vs Rvolution Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rvolution Remote at 100% against Universal Remote's 27%. Rvolution Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (803 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Rvolution Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rvolution Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 803 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rvolution Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Rvolution Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (803 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-roomie-9/id1455871956/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rvolution-remote/id6752796804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **803** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roomie Remote, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/431497720) | [HD Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/483410321) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-roomie-9/id1455871956)

Control your entire home's audio, video, and smart devices from a single, intuitive interface. Manage TVs, receivers, lights, thermostats, and more with advanced automation and voice control features.

**Highlights:** Audio/Video and Home Automation Control, Direct integration with popular smart TVs, Personalized TV and Media Guides, HomeKit accessory control, Extensive device compatibility (IP, IR, Serial), Intercom-style video conferencing, Voice control (in-app, Siri, Alexa)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Room Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Roomie Service 8 Quarterly | $13.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Roomie Service 8 Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| One Room Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Roomie Service 24 Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| One Home Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Roomie Service Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Roomie Perpetual Unlimited | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great home control functionality
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable and robust
- 👍 Excellent system integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Difficult to set up and configure
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and issues

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Inconsistent device control and automation
- Syncing and connectivity problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better integration with smart home devices
- More customization options for button layout
- Improved sharing and multi-user support


### Rvolution Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rvolution-remote/id6752796804)

Control network-enabled media players directly from your phone using simple IP codes. Adjust playback, volume, and more with a lightweight interface. No extra hardware is needed for this convenient media control solution.

**Highlights:** Control media players via IP, Play, pause, skip functionality, Adjust volume, Lightweight interface, No additional hardware required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Rvolution Remote free?

Rvolution Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Rvolution Remote?

Rvolution Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 803 ratings, while Rvolution Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Rvolution Remote have ads?

Neither Universal Remote nor Rvolution Remote shows ads.

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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.*