onn. ItemTracker vs Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
onn. ItemTracker
This smart hardware app works with anti-lost devices to help you keep track of your belongings. It's designed to prevent items from getting lost.
- Works with anti-lost devices
- Tracks belongings
- Prevents item loss
- Smart hardware integration
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Universal Remote
Control all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls for a seamless remote experience. Compatible with major brands.
- Control smart TVs and streaming devices
- Full-featured remote with essential buttons
- Channel and volume control
- One-tap access to popular apps
- Swipe-based gesture controls
- Quick WiFi pairing
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Control all your devices in one place — fast, easy, and wireless. Universal Remote Screen Cast lets you control Smart TVs and streaming devices directly from your phone. Compatible with major brands like Samsung, Roku, Sony, Amazon Fire TV and LG, this app offers a seamless remote experience with quick navigation, fast pairing, and simple access to your favorite apps. Key Features: Full-featured remote with all essential buttons Switch channels and control volume with ease One-tap access to popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, and more Swipe-based gesture controls for smooth navigation Quick pairing with Smart TVs connected to the same WiFi network Easy Setup: Ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network. Open the app, select your TV, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process. This universal remote app supports a wide variety of Smart TV brands and models. Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the mentioned companies. It is not an official product of any brand or its affiliates. Premium Access: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to the remote services. • Unsubscribed user can only use those services with limited quota per day. • User can subscribe one week (USD 3.99) or one month (USD 6.99) auto renewing subscriptions or one year (USD 19.99) auto renewing subscriptions or Lifetime (USD24.99) limited offer. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://uniremotelabs.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy For support or feedback, contact us at: support@uniremotelabs.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against onn. ItemTracker's 1.8. Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 10%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 104). onn. ItemTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. onn. ItemTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of onn. ItemTracker's written reviews are positive against 33% of Universal Remote's.
onn. ItemTracker ships an update every 9 days, Universal Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | onn. ItemTracker | Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (104 ratings) | 4.3 (7.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 33.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 104 | 7.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd. | UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED |
Customer experience
onn. ItemTracker
Universal Remote
User reviews
onn. ItemTracker
From 104 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works with Apple's Find My
- 💰 Good value for price
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy
- ❌ Doesn't connect
- ❓ Settings are unclear
- ⚪ Blank screens
- 🔋 Batteries die quickly
Universal Remote
From 7.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 🎨 Seamless pairing with devices
- 💡 Useful as a backup remote
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads and constant upsells
Bugs and requests
onn. ItemTracker
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes when accessing camera/photos
- Dark mode makes text disappear
- Toggle switches have no text
- Double-tap feature initiates recording
- Trackers don't show up in app
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- App doesn't process items
- Earbuds pause themselves
- App doesn't notice existing devices
- Trackers stop working
- App doesn't load or work for keys
- Alarm goes off when opening Photos app
Requested features
5 requests- Fix dark mode text visibility
- Add background refresh option
- Clarify toggle switch functions
- Improve app stability
- Provide better instructions
Universal Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to find or connect to TV
- Purchased features not activating
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Restoration of purchases not working
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable button layout
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control smart home devices
- Improved Apple Watch integration
In-app purchases
onn. ItemTracker
No in-app purchases
Universal Remote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Monthly$12.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly$34.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
- Lifetime$24.99
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
Questions
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