Comparison

爬宠圈Pro 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

爬宠圈Pro

A platform for reptile keepers to record their pets and access free buying and selling information. It aims to provide a secure and stable environment for the reptile community.

Highlights
  • Reptile pet recording
  • Free pet buying/selling listings
  • Secure and stable platform
  • Community focused
Features
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致力于打造一个安全、稳定的爬宠记录平台,并为用户提供免费的爬宠买卖信息。

About

Universal Remote

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
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Principles and Operations This application adopts the internationally‑used infrared code library. It sends out infrared signals through signal conversion to control infrared accessories, so as to operate target devices. Notes The infrared mode of this product must be used with a dedicated external infrared device, which is sold separately. Please take note of this. Universal Remote Control Universal Infrared Mobile‑phone Remote Control for Household Appliances Devices supported by the APP include TVs, air conditioners, projectors, TV boxes, remote‑controlled fans and remote‑controlled table lamps. [Multi‑device Support] Compatible with a wide range of common household appliances for excellent interoperability. [Multi‑brand Support] Supports numerous domestic and overseas home‑appliance brands. Powered by the international standard infrared code library, it has undergone rigorous testing and achieves a 92 % compatibility rate for various brands. [Multi‑mode Support] Both infrared and Bluetooth connection modes are available. The infrared mode requires an infrared accessory; for Bluetooth mode, the target device must support Bluetooth control. [Easy Operation] Operation workflows for different devices have been redesigned to greatly reduce operating complexity. Multi‑device profiles can be saved; once configured, settings do not need to be re‑entered for subsequent use. [Accurate Recognition] Features unique device‑identification capability to prevent operational confusion when multiple devices are controlled simultaneously.

Screenshots

爬宠圈Pro4 screens
Universal Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 爬宠圈Pro at 5.0 against Universal Remote's 4.4. 爬宠圈Pro also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Universal Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (284 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. 爬宠圈Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Universal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

爬宠圈Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 284 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

爬宠圈Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
爬宠圈Pro versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter爬宠圈ProUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (284 ratings)
Positive reviews—9.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2284 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer青岛爬宠圈科技有限公司玉 曹

Customer experience

爬宠圈Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings281 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive9.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.7%

Bugs and requests

爬宠圈Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Ads cannot be closed
  • App redirects unexpectedly
  • Time freezes during use
  • Some buttons do not match
  • App is unusable on iOS
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  • Ads get stuck and cannot be skipped
  • App freezes during ad playback
  • Functionality is not working
  • App redirects to games
  • App requires specific IR equipment

Requested features

6 requests
  • Fix button mapping issues
  • Improve compatibility for all phone types
  • Remove ads
  • Make the app usable without ads
  • Simplify the user interface
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  • Allow use without IR equipment

In-app purchases

4 purchases

爬宠圈Pro

One-time4
  • 首月会员$0.99
  • 包月会员$1.99
  • 包季会员$5.99
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  • 包年会员$19.99
None

Universal Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 爬宠圈Pro free?
爬宠圈Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 爬宠圈Pro or Universal Remote?
爬宠圈Pro is rated higher. 爬宠圈Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.4 from 284 ratings.
Do 爬宠圈Pro or Universal Remote have ads?
Both 爬宠圈Pro and Universal Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, 爬宠圈Pro or Universal Remote?
爬宠圈Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote monthly. Most recently, 爬宠圈Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 25, 2026.

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