Comparison

Mono Browser vs Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

Mono Browser

Experience a unique browsing journey with a focus on a monochromatic interface, customizable themes, and enhanced privacy. Enjoy features like an integrated ad blocker, an option to keep the screen on, and anonymous browsing.

Highlights
  • Monochromatic browsing experience
  • Integrated ad blocker
  • Anonymous browsing (invisible mode)
  • Keep screen on while browsing
  • Customizable themes and app icons
  • Long tap to open links without leaving current page
Features
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Mono — a browser built for how you actually browse. Designed for iPhone and iPad, Mono strips away the clutter of modern browsers and gives you a clean, monochrome experience — or add a splash of colour, your call. FEATURES - Long-press any link to open it without leaving the page - Built-in ad blocker - No-image mode for faster, lighter browsing - Keep-screen-on while browsing - Favourites, reimagined - Custom themes, app icons and accent colours - Invisible mode for private browsing - Search with DuckDuckGo, Google, Yahoo, Bing, Ecosia or Baidu COMPLETELY FREE Every feature in Mono — ad blocker, no-image mode, keep-screen-on, invisible mode, all of it — is free, full stop. No ads, no data selling, and no visibility into your browsing activity, favourites, or usage. Ever. If you'd like to support development, you can leave an optional donation from within the app. THE STORY Mono started as a personal project to fix what I felt was missing from other browsers, and grew into a full-featured mobile browser along the way. It's built and maintained solo, so bugs can happen — please reach out via the support page with issues or ideas. I read every message. Mono is developed by Nubliq, an independent software studio building simple, honest apps. CREDITS Search icons by Royyan Wijaya (Flaticon) Premium icons by Mayor Icons (Flaticon) Clean icons by smalllikeart (Flaticon) Photo & shopping bag icons by Freepik (Flaticon)

About

Universal Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control multiple TV brands and series with a single, intuitive app. Features include fast Wi-Fi pairing, touchpad control, a built-in keyboard, and instant app launching.

Highlights
  • Universal Smart TV Remote
  • Auto TV Discovery
  • Keyboard & Mouse Control
  • Touchpad Navigation
  • App Launcher Shortcuts
  • Fast Wi-Fi Pairing
Features
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I spent a lot of time and effort on this remote app, it actually support many brand and series, so Im so excited to call it Remote Hero Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Remote Hero lets you control wide range TV brand and series. All in one app. Fast pairing, smooth touchpad control, built in keyboard, mouse mode and instant app launching. No more switching between different remote apps. One smart remote for every TV. FEATURES • Universal Smart TV Remote • Auto TV Discovery • Keyboard & Mouse Control • Touchpad Navigation • App Launcher Shortcuts • Fast Wi-Fi Pairing • Modern & Consistence remote layout Perfect for lost remotes, faster TV typing and controlling multiple TVs at home. Simply connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling instantly. IMPORTANT NOTES • Remote Hero requires your iPhone and Smart TV to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Some features may vary depending on TV model and manufacturer. • This app is not affiliated with Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV or any TV manufacturer. Download Remote Hero today and control every TV with one smart remote. ======== You can purchase to Remove Ads to permanently disable advertisements in the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. It is a one-time, non-consumable purchase. Once purchased, you will retain access to the feature permanently and it will be available across your devices when using the same Apple ID, subject to Apple's restore purchase policies. Subscription You can subscribe to Remove Ads . Price are equal to the value that "Apple's Appstore matrix" determines the equivalent of the subscription price in USD Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the renewal price. Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be disabled in the Account Settings after purchase If you reinstall the app or switch devices, you can restore your purchase using the "Restore Purchases" option within the app. Terms of Use: https://remotehero.web.app/landing/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://remotehero.web.app/landing/privacy.html

Screenshots

Mono Browser4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against Mono Browser's 3.0. Universal Remote also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Mono Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Mono Browser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mono Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, Universal Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mono Browser versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMono BrowserUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB114 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLorenzo LombardoVinh Vu

Customer experience

Mono Browser

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Mono Browser

One-time4
  • PremiumFree
  • Donation Small$0.99
  • Donation Medium$2.99
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  • Donation Large$4.99
3 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$19.99

Questions

Is Mono Browser free?
Mono Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mono Browser or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. Mono Browser averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Mono Browser or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Mono Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Mono Browser or Universal Remote?
Mono Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Universal Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Mono Browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 8, 2026.

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