# Universal Remote vs Hidden Camera Spy Detector App

The clearest difference is ads: Hidden Camera Spy Detector App at none against Universal Remote's shown. Hidden Camera Spy Detector App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (56% vs 33%). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (7.8K vs 883). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Hidden Camera Spy Detector App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hidden Camera Spy Detector App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 883, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 56% of Hidden Camera Spy Detector App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Hidden Camera Spy Detector App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382/reviews) | **[4.7 (883 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector-app/id6476487353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 883 |
| Positive reviews | 33.0% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 221 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524909391) | [Soha Tariq](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791030572) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382)

Control your smart TVs and streaming devices wirelessly from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls. Seamlessly pair with major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

**Highlights:** Full-featured remote control, Channel and volume control, One-tap app access, Swipe gesture navigation, Quick WiFi pairing, Control Smart TVs and streaming devices

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 🎨 Seamless pairing with devices
- 💡 Useful as a backup remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔌 Unreliable connection to devices
- 📢 Intrusive ads and constant upsells

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find or connect to TV
- Purchased features not activating
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Restoration of purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Customizable button layout
- Support for more TV brands
- Ability to control smart home devices
- Improved Apple Watch integration


### Hidden Camera Spy Detector App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-camera-spy-detector-app/id6476487353)

Detect electronic devices and hidden cameras in your surroundings. Scan your Wi-Fi network to identify connected gadgets and enhance your privacy and safety in various locations.

**Highlights:** Detect electronic devices, Scan Wi-Fi network, Identify hidden cameras, Privacy enhancement, Safety tool, Detective quiz

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidden Spy Camera Week Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Spy Hidden Cam Finder Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Tracking Device Detector PRO | $19.99 | per month |
| Anticamera Detector Annual PRO | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Hidden Camera Spy Detector App free?

Hidden Camera Spy Detector App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Hidden Camera Spy Detector App?

Hidden Camera Spy Detector App is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Hidden Camera Spy Detector App averages 4.7 from 883 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Hidden Camera Spy Detector App have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; Hidden Camera Spy Detector App does not.

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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.*