Comparison

Universal Remote Control App vs SMS Online

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote Control App

Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast content from your phone to your TV screen. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with realistic tactile feedback for a seamless viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Multifunctional TV remote
  • Screen mirroring from phone to TV
  • Convenient keyboard for searching
  • Compatible with all TV models
  • Open video platforms from the app
  • Realistic tactile feedback
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Universal Remote Control App is a multifunctional mobile TV remote control that will make your life much easier. Tired of losing your TV remote all the time? Consider your problem solved. Convenient navigation and a user-friendly interface will allow you to easily understand the application, and tactile feedback in the form of vibrations gives the remote a realistic and modern feel. Now, you don't have to get up from the sofa and look for the remote to change the channel, and you don't have to buy a new one in case you lose it. Sync the app with your smartphone to easily watch your favorite shows, movies, and series while controlling your TV from your phone. It doesn't matter if you are at home, in a hotel or at work - the application allows you to connect to any device. Get the most out of technology for your best smart life! Use your mirroring feature to display any video, photo, or browser content from your phone to your TV screen. No additional hardware or applications are needed, and installation takes just a minute. Download the application, connect your devices to the same WI-FI network and enjoy the comfortable use of the TV! - Multifunctional remote for your TV - Cast your phone's screen to your TV - Convenient keyboard for searching - Compatible with all TV models - Open video platforms from the app - Tactile feedback gives a realistic feel Note! A subscription is required to use the app. The app does not offer any free features. Payment is charged upon confirmation of purchase of the subscription. - Subscription will auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The renewal cost depends on the subscription plan. Our standard subscription plans: 1 week subscription is $ 1.99 For other currencies, the price matches the price level in the App Store Price Matrix - Subscription with a free trial period automatically renews to a paid subscription. You can cancel or manage the automatic renewal of the free trial by going to your Account Settings after purchase - Please note: Any unused portion of the three-day free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when purchasing a premium subscription during the free trial period - For any other information, see our privacy policy and terms of use Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aUexGRY6GMv-yjBMkXljzqELD2ZzSoFqAJKes10OK8Y/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sz4OneMs-cUVIojIoBm8gIRV1LRVk1e1o3OJxzJgZU8/edit?usp=sharing

About

SMS Online

Protect your online privacy and simplify registrations with virtual phone numbers and email rentals. Avoid using personal information for sign-ups on various websites and apps, ensuring your digital identity remains secure.

Highlights
  • Virtual phone number rental for SMS verification
  • Email account rental for website and app registration
  • Business email rental with tiered plans
  • Enhanced privacy protection
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • High compatibility with mainstream platforms
Features
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Simplify online registration and protect your privacy with Verification Code, an all-in-one solution integrating virtual phone number rental, email rental, and business email services. Whether you need to sign up for mainstream websites or various apps, this app helps you get rid of the trouble of using personal information and ensures the security of your online identity. Core Features: • Virtual Phone Number Rental: Select the target service and the country of the phone number, then rent a virtual number to receive SMS verification codes. Fully compatible with most popular platforms, with functions consistent with SMS Virtual. • Email Account Rental: Provide multiple email suffixes, supporting registration requirements of almost all mainstream websites and apps. No complicated configuration, ready to use immediately after rental. • Business Email Rental: Three-tier plans tailored for enterprises: Standard Edition for daily office communication of small teams, AI Premium Edition with efficient functions such as intelligent filtering and automatic classification, and Group Edition supporting large-scale account management and permission customization. Why Choose Us? High Compatibility: Seamlessly adaptable to most mainstream websites and mobile apps. Privacy Protection: Avoid exposing personal phone numbers and emails, reducing spam interference and privacy leakage risks. Easy to Use: Intuitive interface, completing registration verification in just a few steps.

Screenshots

Universal Remote Control App4 screens
SMS Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SMS Online at free with in-app purchases against Universal Remote Control App's subscription. Universal Remote Control App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days and SMS Online sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMS Online holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 22 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal Remote Control App versus SMS Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote Control AppSMS Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (34 ratings)4.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better22
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOlena Oliinyk海 代

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal Remote Control App

Subscriptions3
  • Universal Remote Control1 Month trial$6.497 Days
  • Universal Remote Control App3 Days trial$6.497 Days
  • Universal Remote Control App3 Days trial$10.997 Days
9 purchases

SMS Online

One-time9
  • 1 Coin$0.29
  • 5 Coins$0.99
  • 10 Coins$1.99
Show 6 more
  • 18 Coins$3.99
  • 45 Coins$9.99
  • 98 Coins$19.99
  • 198 Coins$39.99
  • 298 Coins$59.99
  • 648 Coins$129.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote Control App free?
Universal Remote Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMS Online free?
SMS Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Control App or SMS Online?
SMS Online is rated higher. Universal Remote Control App averages 3.8 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while SMS Online averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.

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