Comparison

Universal Remote vs ListHappens

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

ListHappens

Features
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List Happens is your fast, flexible productivity sidekick — built for people who want clean lists, zero friction, and total control. Whether you're scanning a paper checklist, importing a WhatsApp dump, or capturing tasks on the fly, List Happens turns chaos into structured, actionable lists in seconds. Key Features -Sub-task functionality enabled through optional "advanced" mode. - Scan to checklist (OCR): Snap a photo of any list and instantly convert it into editable checklist items. - Regex-powered cleaning: Remove timestamps, emojis, prefixes, clutter, or any recurring noise with custom patterns. - Quick‑Add modal: Add tasks at lightning speed with smart defaults, date pickers, and keyboard‑first design. - Theme‑aware UI: Beautiful, accessible light/dark mode with bold contrast and clean typography. Privacy & Control - No account required - No ads - Your data stays on your device - Built with a privacy‑first philosophy Why List Happens? Because productivity should be fast, fun, and frictionless. List Happens is crafted by developers obsessed with clean UI, smart workflows, and theme consistency — so you can focus on what matters, not managing your tools.

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
ListHappens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ListHappens at none against Universal Remote's shown. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 ListHappens sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, ListHappens every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus ListHappens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteListHappens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDKimon Demetriades

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

ListHappens

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
3 purchases

ListHappens

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.00
  • Medium Tip$3.00
  • Large Tip$7.00

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListHappens free?
ListHappens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote or ListHappens have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; ListHappens does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or ListHappens?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and ListHappens every 3 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and ListHappens on October 24, 2026.

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