Comparison

VarCo vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

VarCo

Заседания Общински съвет Варна

Smart TV Remote, Cast, Control

Free

📊 Productivity

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About

VarCo

Features

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Система за управление на онлайн заседания и гласуване към Общински съвет Варна

About

Universal Remote

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Transform your smartphone into a powerful Samsung TV remote! Universal Remote for Samsung TV lets you control all Samsung Smart TVs: K-series Tizen (2016+), plus classic A–J series with IR or Wi-Fi. Our user-friendly app replicates the full functionality of your real Samsung remote: One-touch connection and auto-recognition Direct launch for favorite streaming apps (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, more) Channel & volume control, quick mute, source selector, navigation buttons Touchpad/mouse-style navigation and fast keyboard typing Switch between multiple TVs with instant recall Accessibility support: Large font, vibration feedback, high contrast Setup is fast—just select your TV model, test the remote, and start controlling. Use your phone’s built-in IR blaster or Wi-Fi for seamless connection. Requirements: IR blaster or compatible Wi-Fi connection; not affiliated with Samsung. Privacy Policy: https://remotetv-samsung.web.app/privacy-policy.html Term and Conditions: https://remotetv-samsung.web.app/terms-and-condition.html

Screenshots

VarCo4 screens

Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VarCo at none against Universal Remote's 6. VarCo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. VarCo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

VarCo versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	VarCo	Universal Remote
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Every 3 weeks
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	165 MB	91 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	iSchool Bulgaria OOD	Maito Akira

In-app purchases

None

VarCo

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions6

Weekly Premium Subscription$2.997 Days
Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
Monthly Premium Subscription$9.991 Month

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Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
Yearly Trial Premium Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is VarCo free?

VarCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do VarCo or Universal Remote have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; VarCo does not.

Which is updated more often, VarCo or Universal Remote?

VarCo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, VarCo was updated on October 27, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 19, 2026.