Comparison

Universal Remote vs SPOT Clock

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 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
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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

SPOT Clock

Features
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Team members can either clock in and out, or record shifts for work on specific projects and assigned to specific cost codes. Users can sync hours to SPOTcm.com

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
SPOT Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPOT Clock at none against Universal Remote's 11. SPOT Clock also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. SPOT Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, SPOT Clock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus SPOT Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteSPOT Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDSPOTcm, Inc.

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

SPOT Clock

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
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  • 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
None

SPOT Clock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPOT Clock free?
SPOT Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote or SPOT Clock have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; SPOT Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or SPOT Clock?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and SPOT Clock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and SPOT Clock on October 10, 2026.

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