Comparison

Universal Remote vs Cart Pause Now

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, power, and more for compatible Samsung and LG smart TVs over your WiFi network. Offers premium features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs from your phone
  • WiFi network connection
  • Volume, channel, power control
  • Source and smart function control
  • Compatible with Samsung and LG TVs
Features
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Ξ Use your Phone to control your Smart TV easily. Ξ Compatible with Samsung, LG, and other Smart TV brands coming soon... "Control your Smart TV directly from your device! " Key Features: - Fully functional free virtual TV Remote control - Connect to your Smart TV on your WiFi Network - Control your TV: volume, source, power, channel, smart... Samsung Compatibility: C Series (2010), D Series (2011), E Series (2012), F Series (2013), H Series (2014), J Series (2015), K Series (2016), Q-M Series(2017), Q-N Series (2018) and R Series (2019). LG Compatibility: All WebOS TV series DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Samsung or LG product. We are not affiliated with the company Samsung or LG. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: weekly and yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://planecubes.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://planecubes.com/terms/

About

Cart Pause Now

Features
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Cart Pause puts a cooldown between wanting something and buying it. Scan a barcode in-store, or share a product link while you're browsing online — either way, the item goes into your cart with a timer, not your actual shopping cart. SCAN, SHARE, OR BOTH Point the camera at a barcode in-store, or share a link to anything from Safari or a shopping app straight into Cart Pause. Either way, you land on the same "Worth It?" screen before it's saved. SEE THE REAL COST Enter a price and see it two ways: how many hours of your own work it costs, based on your wage, and what that same money could grow into if invested instead, based on a return rate you set. Both are simple estimates from your own numbers, not financial advice. PAUSE IT, DON'T JUST DECIDE NOW Buy it, discard it, or pause it with a cooldown — 24 hours up to a month. If you pause, a local reminder pings you exactly when the cooldown ends so the decision doesn't just get forgotten. GOALS, BUDGETS, AND BILLS Set savings goals and watch what you resist buying count toward them. Track monthly spending by category, set limits, keep an eye on recurring bills, and run the classic 100 Envelope Challenge. KEEP SCORE A no-buy streak, a calendar of resisted-vs-bought days, and milestones for hitting savings and streak targets. Put your running total on a TV over AirPlay for a big, satisfying number at the end of the month. YOUR NUMBERS STAY YOURS Your item history, goals and budgets are stored on your device. OPTIONAL PRO A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited savings goals and category budgets. View the current price before purchasing, or restore an eligible earlier purchase. Apple and RevenueCat process purchase-related information to provide and restore Pro access. RETURN NOW Keep retailer and order links, capture a receipt, and confirm the return deadline with the retailer. Track drop-off and refunds, request local reminders, and use a time-limited Live Activity during a return trip. Links do not calculate a retailer’s return policy automatically.

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
Cart Pause Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cart Pause Now at none against Universal Remote's shown. Universal Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cart Pause Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, Cart Pause Now every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus Cart Pause Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteCart Pause Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlane CubesAmol Srivastava

Bugs and requests

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App keeps disconnecting from TV
  • Doesn't recognize TV or remote commands
  • Crashes or freezes during use

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add keyboard and mouse support for TV browser
  • Improve compatibility with more TV models
  • Provide better troubleshooting and support options

Cart Pause Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Start Free Trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Universal Remote Pro Year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Go Pro Universal Remote TV$9.99
1 purchases

Cart Pause Now

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cart Pause Now free?
Cart Pause Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote or Cart Pause Now have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Cart Pause Now does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Cart Pause Now?
Universal Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Cart Pause Now every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cart Pause Now on October 28, 2026.

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