Comparison

St. James Meter Reader vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

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

Head to head
About

St. James Meter Reader

Features
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St. James Meter Reader is a reliable and efficient mobile application designed to simplify the process of capturing and managing meter reading data in the field. Built for accuracy and ease of use, the app enables users to seamlessly take new readings, import existing data, and securely transfer information for further processing. The app includes image capture functionality, allowing users to take clear photos of readings directly from physical meters, ensuring visual verification and reducing errors. It also intelligently stores the previous month’s reading and automatically calculates current consumption when new readings are entered, saving time and improving accuracy. With support for both online and offline functionality, the app is ideal for fieldwork in low or no network areas. Users can record readings without connectivity, with all data securely stored on the device and automatically synced with the central database once a network connection becomes available. The app supports multiple data entry workflows, enabling users to quickly record readings on-site or upload data from external sources. Its streamlined interface ensures minimal effort while maintaining high data integrity, making it ideal for utility teams and field agents. Users can access a dedicated Profile section to view their personal details along with associated agency information, ensuring transparency and easy reference at any time. Security is a top priority. St. James Meter Reader features secure authentication using email and password, along with phone number-based OTP verification to protect user access and sensitive data. Whether you’re working in the field or managing data remotely, St. James Meter Reader delivers a dependable solution for efficient and accurate meter reading operations.

About

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Voice search for shows
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Volume and channel control
  • Turn TV on/off
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Can't find your remote again? Here is an easy way to find a replacement without leaving your home! Lost your TV remote control? Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for your remote. Try the easy TV Remote Control app! It support all the mainstream TV brands including Roku TV and Roku Sticks, LG, Vizio, Samsung, Fire TV and Firestick, Hisense, TCL and more. Just connect this Universal TV remote control app to your TV in the same Wi-Fi. And you can turn your TV on or off, change volume, find shows, and pick channels — just like a normal TV remote and more. Make your TV watching easy with this simple universal TV remote control app! Main Features of Universal TV Remote Control: Easy find: This TV remote control app finds all TVs on your Wi-Fi, making setup easy. Fast TV remote control: Our simple TV remote gives you quick TV control. Voice and on/off are in this TV remote app. Easy use for TV remote: Use the touch pad for easy TV control in simple universal TV remote control Keyboard: Type and search for shows fast in Roku remote control app Turn on/off your TV from your phone, enjoy easy TV use in TV remote control app Use your voice to find shows in our Universal TV remote app and use voice search. How to use TV Remote for Roku TV & Smart TV: Download the Roku Remote Control app. Pick a TV brand like Fire TV, Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Vizio, Hisense, etc. on the same Wi-Fi as the TV remote control. Tap to connect your TV to this Roku remote control app. Done! Your TV remote control app is ready. Control your TV easily with these steps using this Roku remote control app! TV remote easy control - For all TV brands ▸ TV Remote control for Roku TV ▸ Vizio Smart TV Remote - Vizio TV Remote ▸ Cast to TV, screen mirroring for TV ▸ Fire TV remote control & remote control for FireStick ▸ TV Remote control for Vizio ▸ TV Remote control for LG and Samsung ▸ TV Remote control for TV including TCL, LG, Hisense Universal TV remote stops typical remote problems like losing it or dead batteries, turning your phone into a simple, all-in-one universal TV remote control. Troubleshooting: - The Universal remote control app must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your smart TV. - If you experience connection issues with TV device, try reinstalling the Universal remote app and restarting your TV to fix common problems. Note on TV Remote: This TV remote control for all Smart TV app is NOT linked to any TV brand. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/tv-remote-ios-terms-of-use

Screenshots

St. James Meter Reader4 screens
Universal TV Remote™ Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: St. James Meter Reader at none against Universal TV Remote™ Control's 5. St. James Meter Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote™ Control's advantage is chart position (#58 vs unranked). On price 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 TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. St. James Meter Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
St. James Meter Reader versus Universal TV Remote™ Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSt. James Meter ReaderUniversal TV Remote™ Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (33K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—48.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—33K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#58 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB247 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSt. James Parish GovernmentSEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD

Bugs and requests

St. James Meter Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Vibration instead of button response
  • Subscription ads pop up frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Volume control
  • Refresh button functionality
  • Microphone access without subscription

In-app purchases

None

St. James Meter Reader

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal TV Remote™ Control

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Control Weekly V1$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • TV Remote Control Yearly V1$19.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly$28.991 Year
One-time1
  • Universal TV Remote Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is St. James Meter Reader free?
St. James Meter Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?
Universal TV Remote™ Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do St. James Meter Reader or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; St. James Meter Reader does not.

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