Fansio vs Universal remote control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fansio
Effortlessly control your ceiling fan with smart features. This app requires a compatible receiver or remote to operate your fan's functions, offering a streamlined experience for managing your home's comfort.
- Ceiling fan control
- Smart features integration
- Remote operation
- Receiver compatibility
- Easy installation guide
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Controlling your ceiling fan has never been easier! 1. Purchase a ceiling fan with a Fansio compatible receiver or purchase the Fansio remote by itself 2. Install the ceiling fan with the compatible reciever and download the Fansio App 3. Follow installation instructions and ensure your fan is connected 4. Enjoy all the functions (including Smart features) of the Fansio platform!
Universal remote control
Control your home's infrared-enabled appliances like TVs and air conditioners directly from your smartphone. Offers weekly and seasonal subscription plans for full access to all device controls.
- Control TVs, air conditioners, and more
- Infrared equipment control
- Weekly subscription option
- Seasonal subscription option
- Automatic renewal management
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universal remote Mobile intelligent remote control TV air conditioner Through infrared equipment, you can remotely control home electrical equipment, such as TV, air conditioner, DVD, set-top box, IPTV, etc Subscription Service Weekly membership: Enjoy the remote control function of all electrical equipment for a week USD0.99 / week Seasonal members: Enjoy the remote control function of all electrical equipment in the first quarter USD15.99/ quarter ·Payment: after the user confirms the purchase and pays, it will be included in the iTunes account. ·The subscriptasdion will be automatically renewed unless you turn off automatic renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. ·The free trial subscription will be automatically renewed unless it is voluntarily cancelled 24 hours before renewal. User agreement：https://ir.strongwinds.cn/about/privacy_en.html Privacy agreement：https://ir.strongwinds.cn/about/user-agreement_en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fansio at 4.3 against Universal remote control's 1.0. Fansio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (97 vs 2). Universal remote control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Universal remote control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Fansio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fansio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fansio has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 17% positive.
Fansio ships an update every 11 months, Universal remote control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fansio | Universal remote control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (97 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 17.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HKC-US, LLC. | 小英 吕 |
Customer experience
Fansio
Universal remote control
In-app purchases
Fansio
No in-app purchases
Universal remote control
- VIP_weekly$0.997 Days
- VIP_quarter3 Days trial$16.493 Months
- VIP_quarter$26.993 Months
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