Comparison

Universal Remote vs CardVault Digital

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

CardVault Digital

Features
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Never lose a business card again. CardVault turns physical cards into a searchable digital directory in seconds — just point your camera and let AI do the rest. HOW IT WORKS Scan any business card with your camera (or import from your photo library). AI instantly reads and extracts the name, job title, company, phone numbers, email, and website. Review the extracted data, make any edits, and save — your contact is stored and searchable in moments. FEATURES • AI-Powered Scanning — Accurate OCR extraction powered by AI handles all card layouts, fonts, and languages • Camera & Gallery Import — Capture live or pick an existing photo from your library • Review Before Saving — See exactly what was extracted and correct any field before it's saved • Duplicate Detection — CardVault warns you before creating a duplicate contact • Manual Entry — Add contacts without a card when needed • Smart Search — Instantly search across names, companies, job titles, and more • Tag & Filter — Organize contacts with custom tags and filter your directory by tag • Card Gallery — Browse a visual grid of all your scanned cards with a full-screen swipe viewer • One-Tap Actions — Call, SMS, WhatsApp, or email any contact directly from the app • Cloud Sync — Your contacts are securely stored in the cloud and available across sign-ins DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS Whether you collect cards at conferences, sales meetings, or networking events, CardVault keeps your connections organized and always at your fingertips. Your card images and contact data are stored securely. You remain in full control — sign out at any time and your data stays safe.

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
CardVault Digital4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CardVault Digital at none against Universal Remote's 11. CardVault Digital 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CardVault Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus CardVault Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteCardVault Digital
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 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITEDAchyut Hatimuria

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

CardVault Digital

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

CardVault Digital

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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