Uni TV Remote vs CHiQ Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Uni TV Remote
Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart home devices like TVs and air conditioners. Control multiple appliances with a single device, even with a DIY infrared accessory.
- Control TVs and air conditioners
- Works with BLE infrared accessories
- DIY infrared accessory compatible
- Control fans, purifiers, and more
- Single phone control for multiple devices
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Uni TV Remote - Smart Air conditioner and TV Remote, is an APP which can work with BLE infrared accessories, audio infrared accessories. With infrared accessories and Uni TV Remote APP, you can use your phone as smart Air conditioner and TV remote. If you have two infrared LEDs, you can make the simplest remote control accessory yourself, plug it into the audio interface of the iPhone, it will work too, just like Gangge in Star Wars movies. [Use one phone to control everything] You can use one phone to control everything at home, such as Air conditioner, TV, fan, air purifier, DVD, Amplifier, SLR camera, projector, etc.
CHiQ Smart
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CHiQ Smart. Care in the air. 1. Boundless Control, free to control the AC everywhere globally. 2. Various scenes setting, one touch meets your ideal air. 3. Multiple devices add with just one App. 4. Fast net connection, enjoy extreme smart experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CHiQ Smart at none against Uni TV Remote's shown. CHiQ Smart also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Uni TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Uni TV Remote ships an update monthly, CHiQ Smart every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uni TV Remote | CHiQ Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (457 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 457 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 秀文 王 | Changhong Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Uni TV Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when trying to add new remotes
- Rotation feature not working as expected
- Connectivity issues with IR blasters
- Inconsistent user interface and confusing navigation
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more device types (e.g., smart boards, monitors)
- Improve search and device database
- Implement DIY/learning mode for custom remotes
- Allow rotation/orientation control on newer iPhones
- Provide an ad-free paid version
CHiQ Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Uni TV Remote
No in-app purchases
CHiQ Smart
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Uni TV Remote free?
Is CHiQ Smart free?
Do Uni TV Remote or CHiQ Smart have ads?
Which is updated more often, Uni TV Remote or CHiQ Smart?
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