Comparison

Universal Remote vs Ruko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

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
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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

About

Ruko

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful TV remote. Effortlessly switch channels, adjust volume, and access streaming services with a single click. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network for instant control.

Highlights
  • Switch channels instantly
  • Adjust volume with ease
  • Access streaming services
  • Simple Wi-Fi setup
  • Control TV from iPhone/iPad
Features
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Control Your TV with Your iPhone or iPad With just a single click, you can now switch channels, adjust the volume, and access your favorite streaming services seamlessly. Simply connect both your TV device and your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network, and you’re ready to go! The intuitive app makes it easy to take full control of your TV, transforming your mobile device into a powerful remote. Whether you're browsing channels, fine-tuning the volume, or diving into your preferred apps, everything is at your fingertips. Start enjoying the convenience of managing your TV from your iPhone or iPad today! Key Features: Switch channels instantly. Adjust volume with ease. Access your favorite streaming services in one click. Simple setup: just connect to the same Wi-Fi network. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WPFHp5PryiKeIouGlibx7dq2qYRFcs3yyNK0R7Pw-kQ/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s1ntFSv7ygGX7fsgVj5B3OZMs6s-rvCkWGxpAyOdt58/edit?usp=sharing Contact us: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ouwfqhRN6iDOga4mFRYYLb2JnCLzIh0UnnXGDjnmo2s/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Ruko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ruko at none against Universal Remote's shown. Ruko also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Universal Remote's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 137). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Ruko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruko 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 137, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ruko's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, Ruko daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Universal Remote versus Ruko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteRuko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings)4.7 (137 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.8K — better137
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDAnush Aghajanyan

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings7,834 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive33.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.2%

Ruko

All ratings118 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Ruko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • 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
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
2 purchases

Ruko

Subscriptions2
  • Smart TV Remote Control 1 Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control Month$16.991 Month

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ruko free?
Ruko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Ruko?
Ruko is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Ruko averages 4.7 from 137 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or Ruko have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Ruko does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Ruko?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and Ruko daily. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ruko on October 25, 2026.

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