# ANYCONTROL vs U

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ANYCONTROL at none against U's 2. ANYCONTROL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 13.0). U's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (198 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. U sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ANYCONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

U holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U has 198 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ANYCONTROL ships an update every 5 weeks, U fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANYCONTROL | U |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anycontrol/id1533642932/reviews) | **[4.4 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-vpn-private-vpn-proxy-pro/id1561311030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [祯发 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528884246) | [NETDGR LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528438232) |

## What reviewers say

### ANYCONTROL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anycontrol/id1533642932)

This application allows wireless control of lighting, large screens, and audio-visual equipment through a dedicated host device. It offers a customizable interface for centralized management of sound and light systems on iPads, iPhones, and iPods.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of lighting, Control of large screens, Audio-visual equipment management, Centralized system management, Customizable user interface, iPad, iPhone, and iPod compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-vpn-private-vpn-proxy-pro/id1561311030)

Connect to a VPN with a single tap to browse the web anonymously. This app automatically hides your real location and IP address, offering free privacy protection. Upgrade for unlimited access, faster speeds, and more stable connections.

**Highlights:** One-tap VPN connection, Anonymous web surfing, Automatic IP and location hiding, Free privacy protection, Global server network, Unlimited access (Premium), Faster speeds (Premium)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth connection speeds
- 🔒 Good security and privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free version available without mandatory subscription
- 🌍 Multiple server locations to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection failures and timeout issues
- 📵 App doesn't work or connect properly
- 📺 Excessive ads and advertisements
- 💳 Billing issues and unauthorized charges
- 🔌 Unstable and unreliable connections

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to connect despite multiple attempts
- Connection stuck on 'connecting' indefinitely
- Credit exchange fails after watching ads
- Subscription charges continue after cancellation
- Connection button unresponsive or non-functional

**Requested features**

- Remove or reduce mainland China restrictions
- Improve connection stability and reliability
- Reduce number of advertisements
- Better refund and customer service policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ANYCONTROL free?

ANYCONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is U free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ANYCONTROL or U?

U is rated higher. ANYCONTROL averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while U averages 4.4 from 198 ratings.

### Do ANYCONTROL or U have ads?

U shows ads; ANYCONTROL does not.

### Which is updated more often, ANYCONTROL or U?

ANYCONTROL ships an update every 5 weeks, and U fortnightly. Most recently, ANYCONTROL was updated on October 19, 2026 and U on October 13, 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.*