Comparison

Universal Remote vs Set the Vibe

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

Set the Vibe

Features
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Set the Vibe — Focus Timer, White Noise & Brainwave Soundscapes Set the Vibe is a premium focus app that blends a customizable focus timer, immersive ambient sounds, subtle brainwaves, and a minimalist interface to help you stay deeply focused anywhere. Ideal for studying, working, reading, deep work, ADHD, and timeboxing. Features Ambient Sound Mixer Mix white noise, rain, wind, fire, coffee shop, library, crickets, and more. Brainwave Layers Add Alpha, Beta, or Theta brainwaves to support focus, flow, or relaxation. Precision Focus Timer Set exact durations for study sessions, pomodoro cycles, or deep work blocks. Background Playback Audio continues when the screen is locked or while using Spotify or Apple Music. Custom Presets Save your favorite mixes and recall them instantly. Personalized Backgrounds Add your own images to create a calming, aesthetic workspace. ADHD‑Friendly Design Simple, structured, sensory‑friendly interface for effortless focus. Privacy‑First All presets and images stay on your device; only anonymous analytics are collected. Why It Works Masks background noise with layered ambient soundscapes. Reduces cognitive load with a clean, distraction‑free UI. Supports flow states using subtle brainwave frequencies. Builds consistent habits with presets and timeboxing. Keeps you focused anywhere — cafés, offices, dorms, or home. Perfect For Students needing a study timer or white noise for studying. Developers, designers, and writers doing deep work. Remote workers in noisy environments. ADHD users who benefit from steady sound and structured sessions. Anyone who wants a calm, beautiful space to think. Your Focus Starts Here Create your ideal focus environment with Set the Vibe — a simple blend of sound, time, and calm that helps you work better, think clearer, and stay in the zone.

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Set the Vibe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Set the Vibe at none against Universal Remote's 10. Set the Vibe also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Set the Vibe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus Set the Vibe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteSet the Vibe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDSuresh Babu Dhanaraj

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

Set the Vibe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 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-time2
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
None

Set the Vibe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Set the Vibe free?
Set the Vibe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote or Set the Vibe have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Set the Vibe does not.

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