Comparison

Universal Remote vs 云视通Service

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

Head to head
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.

About

云视通Service

Features
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云视通ServiceAPP通过智能化管理模式,实现项目运维服务的全过程管理,让服务响应更及时、沟通更方便、数据可追踪、多维度的数据分析可以更好地协助项目管理人员更好地管理和决策。

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
云视通Service4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 云视通Service at none against Universal Remote's shown. 云视通Service also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus 云视通Service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote云视通Service
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (281 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings281 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉 曹CIVI LINK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

Bugs and 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

云视通Service

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Universal Remote

No in-app purchases

None

云视通Service

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 云视通Service free?
云视通Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote or 云视通Service have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; 云视通Service does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or 云视通Service?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and 云视通Service monthly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and 云视通Service on September 16, 2026.

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