Comparison

BBguarder vs Universal TV Remote Control*

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BBguarder

This app enhances personal safety by automatically sending location-based text messages to emergency contacts when activated. It works with a smart safety device or can be used independently for quick alerts. Setup is simple and contacts receive standard SMS messages.

Highlights
  • Connects to smart personal safety devices
  • Automatic location text messages to emergency contacts
  • Quick SOS functionality without a smart device
  • Easy setup in under a minute
  • Add up to 3 emergency contacts
  • Contacts receive standard SMS messages
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The BBguarder app protects you at home and everywhere else, complements the SMART personal safety alarms. When you fire your SMART personal safety device or SOS in the app directly, the BBguarder app reacts by immediately and automatically sending text messages to your emergency contacts with a link showing your location. Don’t gamble on your personal safety - get the best protection, from BBguarder! ---------App Features--------- - Connects to your SMART personal safety device - Sends location text messages to emergency contacts when your SMART device is fired, immediately and automatically - Super easy to set up – takes less than a minute! - Connects automatically to your SMART device(s) after initial setup - Add up to 3 emergency contacts to receive the location text messages - Start to SOS or Protect yourself in a preset time period very simple and fast even without a SMART device - Non-intrusive: Your emergency contacts don’t need the BBguarder app, because they receive regular text messages. Just let them know that they are one of your emergency contacts, so that they respond to your cries for help. ---------IMPORTANT--------- The location text messages functionalities require the following: - The BBguarder app must be active. It can be in the background and the phone can be locked, but if the app is fully closed (terminated, “killed”), the location text messages will not go through. - The Bluetooth and location services (“location services” means your GPS coordinates) must both be activated on your phone. - The BBguarder app must be allowed to always access the Bluetooth and location services. - Your SMART personal safety device must be connected to the BBguarder app. - You must add at least one emergency contact in the BBguarder app. ---------BBguarder VIP--------- For BBguarder VIP members (hereinafter referred to as "members"), including monthly, quarterly and yearly membership services, if you have opened this service as a member, when the member's membership period is about to expire, BBguarder will deduct the fees of the next service cycle from the balance of your bound payment account according to the current membership price purchased by the member. Auto-renewal refers to the way BBguarder automatically collects the next service cycle fee of the member through the above-mentioned bound payment account. If the renewal fails due to the insufficient deductible balance in the account, you shall bear the consequences of the payment failure. The renewal fee will be deducted 24 hours before the expiration of the service period you pay to purchase, and the payment will be recorded in the member payment record, and the service validity will be extended accordingly. If you want to cancel the automatic renewal, you should operate at least 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle to avoid the deduction. You can do this in the following steps: Enter iTunes Store and App store through mobile phone [Settings] > > select [Apple ID] > > click [View Apple ID] > > click [subscription] > > on account settings page to cancel subscription of bbguarder VIP member services; You understand and agree that if the service price is adjusted at / before the automatic renewal, the current effective price shall prevail. You understand and agree that BBguarder has the right to decide whether to charge for the service itself or adjust the automatic renewal cycle and fee according to business needs or market changes. The service will take effect after you choose to accept or use the service, until the member terminates the service / cancels the membership. More Agreements please refer to links below: https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/agreement_en.html https://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/statement_en.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/memberservice.html http://captainbaby-api.fenxingsuan.com/za-papa/commons/autorenewal.html

About

Universal TV Remote Control*

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control volume, launch apps, cast media, and mirror your screen seamlessly with an intuitive interface. Offers both free and premium features for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for TV
  • Screen mirroring
  • Cast media
  • Intuitive remote UI
  • Launch TV apps
  • Ad-free premium experience
Features
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Control your Smart TV effortlessly with iMote — the ultimate universal remote control for TV. Whether you need a simple remote control for TV or a powerful smart TV remote, iMote transforms your smartphone into the perfect TV controller that works with all major TV brands. This universal remote app offers a seamless TV control experience that puts a smart TV remote and remote control for TV right in your pocket. Seamlessly manage your TV control with a single app: adjust volume, switch inputs, launch apps, or cast your favorite media with ease. iMote is the smart TV remote designed to simplify your entertainment experience and provide a universal remote solution for all your TV control needs. Download iMote now — the best universal remote for your TV — and unlock full control at your fingertips with this smart TV remote and TV controller app! ◉ FREE FEATURES: √ UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL FOR TV √ SCREEN MIRRORING Experience real-time screen mirroring with zero lag or interruptions. Stream your phone screen to your TV effortlessly, perfect for showing slideshows, watching movies, or playing mobile games on the big screen. This screen mirroring feature works flawlessly with your smart TV remote. √ CAST MEDIA Easily cast videos, photos, and music from your smartphone or tablet to your Smart TV. Enjoy seamless media casting with just a few taps using your universal remote control for TV. √ INTUITIVE REMOTE UI Navigate your TV with a sleek, easy-to-use interface designed to mimic traditional remotes, making your TV controller experience smooth and straightforward. √ APPS SCREEN Manage and launch TV apps directly from your phone. Browse streaming services and installed apps without the need for the physical remote control. √ PERSONALIZE SETTINGS Customize iMote to fit your preferences. Adjust settings for a personalized TV control experience with your smart TV remote. ◉ PREMIUM FEATURES: √ NO ADS Enjoy an uninterrupted, ad-free experience when upgrading to iMote Premium. √ ADVANCED REMOTE FUNCTIONS Unlock advanced playback controls such as fast forward and rewind, plus customizable button layouts for a truly personalized TV controller. √ UNLIMITED CASTING & SCREEN MIRRORING Cast and mirror any media without restrictions. Stream videos, photos, and music or mirror your device screen to your TV in real-time, completely interruption-free with this powerful smart TV remote and universal remote control for TV. √ PRIORITY SUPPORT Get fast, priority assistance with iMote Premium customer support for any questions or issues. Take your TV control to the next level with iMote — the universal remote control for TV that combines simplicity, power, and smart TV remote features all in one app. Download now and enjoy total TV control! Get faster assistance with priority customer support when you upgrade to iMote Premium. Download iMote for FREE or upgrade to Premium for full access to all pro features. You can cancel your subscription anytime in the phone settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off. This application is an independent development, compatible with the mentioned brands or companies, but it is not officially related to or associated with them in any way. ◉ CONTACT: For app support please contact us at: info@imote.app Terms of use: https://imote.app/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://imote.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BBguarder4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control*4 screens

Verdict

The call

BBguarder and Universal TV Remote Control* both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of BBguarder's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control*'s. BBguarder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote Control*'s advantage is ratings volume (32K vs 15) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BBguarder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Universal TV Remote Control* sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BBguarder against 4.6 for Universal TV Remote Control*. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control* has 32K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of BBguarder's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV Remote Control*'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BBguarder ships an update every 10 days, Universal TV Remote Control* fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BBguarder versus Universal TV Remote Control*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBguarderUniversal TV Remote Control*
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings)4.6 (32K ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better15.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1532K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer东 王VISARGERD, S.L.

Customer experience

BBguarder

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.8%

Universal TV Remote Control*

All ratings31,440 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews1,036 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative80.1%

User reviews

BBguarder

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good for contacting friends
  • 👍 Useful for arranging gatherings
  • 👍 Better than most chatting apps
  • 👍 Provides peace of mind

Room to improve

  • 😞 Scam/Doesn't work
  • 😞 Poor instructions
  • 😞 App doesn't send code
  • 😞 Unable to create account
  • 😞 Subscription required for advanced benefits

Universal TV Remote Control*

From 32K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Great remote control
  • 👍 Convenient to use
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Misleading about being free
  • 🔒 Paywall/subscription required
  • 🚫 Doesn't work with all TVs
  • 🔌 Connectivity issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

Bugs and requests

BBguarder

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App doesn't send code for account creation
  • Protection timer locked at zero
  • App doesn't work after connecting
  • Hackers in the app
  • Cannot call on app, only web

Requested features

3 requests
  • Adjustable protection hours
  • More emergency contacts
  • User-to-User security features

Universal TV Remote Control*

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't work without a physical remote
  • Inability to turn TV on/off properly
  • Frequent disconnections and loss of connection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve compatibility with more TV models
  • Provide a truly free version with full functionality
  • Improve customer support and troubleshooting

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BBguarder

Subscriptions4
  • VIP (Basic benefits/month)$0.991 Month
  • VIP ( Premium Benefits/month)$1.991 Month
  • VIP (Basic benefits/year)$10.991 Year
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  • VIP ( Premium Benefits/year)$21.491 Year
8 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control*

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Lite7 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • 3 Days Free Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week Lite$9.997 Days
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  • 3 Days Free Trial3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • 1 week PRO: 3 days FREE3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • 3 Days Free Trial3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Remote PRO - Monthly Access3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • 1 Year Basic$35.991 Year

Questions

Is BBguarder free?
BBguarder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote Control* free?
Universal TV Remote Control* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BBguarder or Universal TV Remote Control*?
Universal TV Remote Control* is rated higher. BBguarder averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control* averages 4.6 from 32K ratings.
Do BBguarder or Universal TV Remote Control* have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control* shows ads; BBguarder does not.
Which is updated more often, BBguarder or Universal TV Remote Control*?
BBguarder ships an update every 10 days, and Universal TV Remote Control* fortnightly. Most recently, BBguarder was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control* on November 5, 2026.

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