Comparison

Climax AR vs Universal Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Climax AR

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Dokončujete stavbu domu či renovujete svůj byt a rádi byste pořídili ty správné žaluzie, markýzu či pergolu? S aplikací Climax AR můžete jednoduše vyzkoušet, jak by vypadaly různé typy stínění v reálném prostředí vašeho obydlí. Co aplikace umožňuje: - na vlastních oknech, dveřích či terase nanečisto zkoušet umístit venkovní stínění - měnit barvy, typy a materiály výrobků - simulovat libovolné roční období, denní dobu a světelné podmínky - zkoušet různé stupně vysunutí, naklápění a stínění - uložit hotové projekty do galerie - zažádat si o konkrétní cenovou kalkulaci

About

Universal Remote Control

Control your home's climate and entertainment devices using your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Manage air conditioners, TVs, and more with detailed controls, energy tracking, and AI-powered scene suggestions. Integrates with Siri and Shortcuts for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Control AC, TV, heater, dehumidifier, humidifier
  • Detailed device controls
  • Energy usage and cost tracking
  • AI-powered climate scene suggestions
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
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One app for every remote in your home. Your air conditioner, TV, heater, dehumidifier and humidifier, all controlled from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Pick a device and its controls are on your screen. ONE REMOTE, FIVE DEVICES – Air conditioner: exact temperature, cooling, heating, fan, dry and auto modes, three fan speeds, vertical and horizontal swing, sleep timer – TV: D-pad with OK, back and home, volume and channel, mute, play, pause and skip – Heater, dehumidifier and humidifier: power, modes and settings, right next to your AC – Celsius or Fahrenheit, your choice KNOW WHAT YOUR AC COSTS – Run history with estimated energy use and cost for the day and the month, shown on a chart – Set your unit's power, your electricity rate and your currency – A monthly report arrives as a notification COMFORT CHECK – A comfort score based on the local weather – Mold risk and a suggested fix in one tap. No AC connected yet? The same button opens the AC search – Summary cards on the remote screen take you to Energy and Comfort CLIMATE THAT PLANS AHEAD Built-in AI reads the local forecast and suggests a scene for the day. Six presets, from Night to Boost, adjust to your taste and apply in one tap. Smart reminders before bed, before a hot day and after long runs. NO NEED TO OPEN THE APP – Siri and Shortcuts: turn the AC on or off, pick a mode, set the temperature or ask how much it cost – Control Center buttons: On, Off and Dry – Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while the AC runs: mode, temperature, run time, cost and sleep timer – Scenes on a schedule: night mode at 11 PM, morning mode when your alarm rings WI-FI, NOT INFRARED The app scans your Wi-Fi network and lists the devices it finds: choose yours and tap Connect. It does not use an IR blaster, so it cannot reach older units that only accept an infrared signal. Check that your device connects to Wi-Fi before you subscribe. This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any air conditioner, television or appliance manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. SUBSCRIPTION The app offers an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the full feature set and removes ads. – Payment is charged to your Apple ID once you confirm the purchase. – The subscription renews automatically at the end of every period unless auto-renewal is switched off at least 24 hours before that period ends. – Renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the current period ends, at the price of the plan you chose. The price of the next period is shown to you before that charge. – Manage your plan or switch off auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings at any time after purchase. Removing the app from your device does not cancel the subscription. – Where a trial is offered, it turns into a paid subscription unless you cancel before the trial ends. Buying a paid plan while a trial is running forfeits whatever is left of that trial. – Prices include applicable local taxes and may differ by region. Privacy Policy: https://kupoldev.uk/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kupoldev.uk/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Climax AR4 screens
Universal Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Climax AR at none against Universal Remote Control's 10. Climax AR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Universal Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 37 months). On price, ads 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 Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Climax AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Climax AR ships an update every 37 months, Universal Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Climax AR versus Universal Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClimax ARUniversal Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (249 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—249 — better
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB78 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSERVIS CLIMAX a.s.Universal АС Remote Lab

In-app purchases

None

Climax AR

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal Remote Control

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Premium Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Week7 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Premium Year$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
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  • Lifetime Premium$59.99

Questions

Is Climax AR free?
Climax AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote Control free?
Universal Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Climax AR or Universal Remote Control have ads?
Neither Climax AR nor Universal Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Climax AR or Universal Remote Control?
Climax AR ships an update every 37 months, and Universal Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Climax AR was updated on October 27, 2026 and Universal Remote Control on November 7, 2026.

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