Universal Remote vs SnagTool Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SnagTool Mobile
Streamline site inspections and defect reporting with this tool. Capture issues, organize defects, and generate professional PDF reports quickly and efficiently. Ideal for property snagging, building inspections, and maintenance reporting.
- Create snagging and inspection reports
- Add photos, notes, and issue categories
- Track defects room-by-room
- Generate professional PDF reports
- Share reports with clients
- Organize issues in one place
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SnagTool helps you carry out professional site inspections, snagging surveys, and defect reporting quickly and efficiently. Designed for site managers, surveyors, developers, estate agents, contractors, and homeowners, SnagTool makes it simple to capture issues on-site, organise defects, and generate clear professional reports. Key Features: • Create snagging and inspection reports in minutes • Add photos, notes, and issue categories instantly • Track defects room-by-room or property-wide • Generate professional PDF reports • Share reports with clients, contractors, or developers • Designed for speed and ease of use on-site • Clean, modern interface built for professionals Whether you're completing a new-build snagging survey, property inspection, maintenance report, or handover checklist, SnagTool keeps everything organised in one place. Perfect for: • Property snagging • Building inspections • Housing surveys • Site inspections • Maintenance reporting • Developer handovers • Real estate inspections Save time, improve accuracy, and deliver professional reports with SnagTool. Terms of Use (EULA): https://snagtool.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://snagtool.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnagTool Mobile at 100% against Universal Remote's 33%. SnagTool Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, 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
Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SnagTool Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, SnagTool Mobile every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote | SnagTool Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | UNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED | Procura IT Ltd |
Customer experience
Universal Remote
SnagTool Mobile
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
SnagTool Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Remote
- 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
- Lifetime Premium$19.99
- Lifetime$24.99
- Lifetime Premium$29.99
SnagTool Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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