# Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.6 against Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth's 1.9. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 13K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth's written reviews are positive against 18% of Universal Remote's.

Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth ships an update every 3 months, Universal Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glideaway-motion-for-bluetooth/id1531283003/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6446663709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 39 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DewertOkin Technology Group Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108264169) | [Node Excellence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756942328) |

## What reviewers say

### Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glideaway-motion-for-bluetooth/id1531283003)

Control your bed's motion features directly from your smartphone. This app connects via Bluetooth to provide convenient adjustments and operation of your bed's functionalities.

**Highlights:** Smartphone bed operation, Bluetooth connectivity, Adjust bed motion, Convenient control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-smart-tv/id6446663709)

Easily control your smart TV from your iPhone. Adjust volume, switch channels, and launch streaming apps with a beautiful, fast interface. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs, Adjust volume and channels, Access streaming apps, Launch channels directly, Automatic Wi-Fi detection, Fast response time, Beautiful remote interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Seamless connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤔 Misleading about free features
- 💰 Expensive for a remote app

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work as advertised
- Fails to connect to Roku devices
- Continues to charge even after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Support for more TV brands
- Free version with basic functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth free?

Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth or Universal Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth averages 1.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth or Universal Remote have ads?

Neither Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth nor Universal Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth or Universal Remote?

Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth ships an update every 3 months, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Glideaway Motion For Bluetooth was updated on October 19, 2026 and Universal Remote on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*