# Universal Remote vs Remote LED & Light Controller

The clearest difference is monetization model: Universal Remote at free with in-app purchases against Remote LED & Light Controller's subscription. Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 11%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 415). Remote LED & Light Controller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote LED & Light Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote LED & Light Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 415, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote LED & Light Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Remote LED & Light Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id1537510382/reviews) | **[4.6 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-led-and-light-controller/id6739527835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.8K** | 415 |
| Positive reviews | **32.7% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 223 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524909391) | [Wing Ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856499650) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

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

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | 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


### Remote LED & Light Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-led-and-light-controller/id6739527835)

Control smart RGB LED strips remotely to create custom lighting atmospheres. Adjust colors, brightness, and dynamic effects like flashing or flowing modes. Sync lights with music for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Color changing, Brightness adjustment, Flashing mode, Flowing mode, Music synchronization, Rhythmic flashing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Control Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Light Control Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps when remote is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay for everything
- 💸 Cannot use app without paying
- 💸 Trial is a trap
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 💸 Money not refunded

**Reported bugs**

- Paid but doesn't work
- Cannot get refund
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Allow music playback
- Normal red color option
- White color option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Remote LED & Light Controller free?

Remote LED & Light Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Remote LED & Light Controller?

Remote LED & Light Controller is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Remote LED & Light Controller averages 4.6 from 415 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Remote LED & Light Controller have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; Remote LED & Light Controller 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.*