His vs Universal Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
His
Control your compatible smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. Features a touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and typing. Your last used remote is saved for quick access.
- Remote model compatibility list
- Save last used remote
- No installation required
- Fast touchpad
- Quick typing keyboard
- Easy interface design
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This app works with the following remote models: - EN3V39H - 55H6E -55R6000E -49H6E -65H6E -65H6080E -65R6E -H43AE6030 -H32B5600 -H39AE5500 -H40B5600 And alot more Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes and typing * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on support@os-apps.com
Universal Remote
Control your smart TV with your phone, featuring a keyboard and touchpad. Discover personalized channel and show recommendations with an AI assistant. Connects via Wi-Fi for easy pairing.
- AI-powered show recommendations
- Keyboard and touchpad control
- Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing
- Channel list access
- Smart TV monitoring
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Now you can not only control your TV, but also find what is the best channel or show for you to watch with help of our AI feature. Our AI TV Remote controller is a user-friendly remote control tool equipped with a keyboard, a touchpad, and a channel list for your smart TV. By connecting your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, you can easily control your TV using your mobile device through a straightforward pairing process. Compatibility: This application is compatible with all WebOS models , including Netcast models from 2012 onwards. Text input limitations: Text input is only accessible within TV apps that support the keyboard. The keyboard will automatically appear on your mobile device's screen once you activate the input field on your TV screen. Please note that some services, such as Netflix and YouTube, have their own keyboards and are not supported by Remote. Terms of Use: Read our Terms of Use at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QVCws0pDGMuE6N0-KCE-cO9VmMpTo_DyaoO8Kc3D6J8 Privacy Policy: Learn about our Privacy Policy at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tr3NciC22uyxcXCDH4fq9eEoVLB3t4Ke7d_Um_gaq7Q Disclaimer: TV Remote is NOT affiliated with LG Electronics and Sony, and the AI TV remote controller is not an official for LG product and Sony
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Verdict
His and Universal Remote both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of His's written reviews are positive against 36% of Universal Remote's. His also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (315 vs 76). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. His sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for His against 4.5 for Universal Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 315 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of His's written reviews are positive against 36% of Universal Remote's.
His ships an update every 10 days, Universal Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | His | Universal Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (76 ratings) — better | 4.5 (315 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 76 | 315 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oz Shabbatth | Yury Mekhau |
Customer experience
His
Universal Remote
In-app purchases
His
- No Ads$1.99
Universal Remote
- Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
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