# 爬宠圈Pro vs Universal Remote

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 (285 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 爬宠圈Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Universal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 285 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

爬宠圈Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 爬宠圈Pro | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1640075998/reviews)** | [4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-ac-remote/id1658269407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **285** |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [青岛爬宠圈科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640076000) | [玉 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623313323) |

## What reviewers say

### 爬宠圈Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1640075998)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 首月会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 包月会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 包季会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 包年会员 | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 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 285 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 27, 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.*