# 茂日软件Pro vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is ads: 茂日软件Pro at none against Universal Remote's shown. 茂日软件Pro also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Universal Remote's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (283 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 283 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

茂日软件Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 茂日软件Pro | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1630707876/reviews) | **[4.4 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-ac-remote/id1658269407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **283** |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [重庆茂日科技发展有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153374505) | [玉 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623313323) |

## What reviewers say

### 茂日软件Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1630707876)

This app is a comprehensive store management system designed for merchants. It integrates membership, marketing, product, inventory, and POS functions to simplify business operations, enhance customer service, and boost profits. It offers multi-device access and continuous updates.

**Highlights:** Integrated POS and order management, Smart reporting and analytics, Customer membership management, Employee management and commission calculation, Online appointment booking, Marketing and customer acquisition tools, Inventory tracking and alerts, Mini-program online store creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-ac-remote/id1658269407)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for various home appliances. Supports infrared and Bluetooth modes, controlling TVs, air conditioners, projectors, and more. Offers broad compatibility with numerous brands and devices.

**Highlights:** Infrared and Bluetooth control modes, Supports TVs, air conditioners, projectors, TV boxes, Wide range of appliance brands supported, Simplified device operation, Multi-device saving and management, Accurate device identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good functionality (for some)
- 👍 App developed well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Mandatory ads everywhere
- 💸 Aggressive ad redirection
- 💸 Requires additional purchase (IR connector)
- 💸 Unusable without ads
- 💸 Misleading and deceptive practices

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cannot be closed
- App redirects unexpectedly
- Time freezes during use
- Some buttons do not match
- App is unusable on iOS

**Requested features**

- Fix button mapping issues
- Improve compatibility for all phone types
- Remove ads
- Make the app usable without ads
- Simplify the user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 茂日软件Pro free?

茂日软件Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 茂日软件Pro or Universal Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. 茂日软件Pro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.4 from 283 ratings.

### Do 茂日软件Pro or Universal Remote have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; 茂日软件Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, 茂日软件Pro or Universal Remote?

茂日软件Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote monthly. Most recently, 茂日软件Pro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*