Universal Remote vs DoDo Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
DoDo Remote
Control a wide range of infrared household appliances from your smartphone. Learn and save appliance codes locally to manage TVs, air conditioners, projectors, and more. The app continuously adds support for new brands and models.
- Control TVs and set-top boxes
- Manage air conditioners and projectors
- Support for DVD players and internet boxes
- Learn and save appliance infrared codes
- Control multiple appliance types and models
- Continuously updated brand and model support
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The functions of App remote control beans include remote control of TV, set-top box, air conditioner, projector, Internet box, DVD, power amplifier, camera, fan, lamp, water heater, air purifier, sweeping robot, electric heater, humidifier, electric drying rack, electric curtain, foot bathtub, smart toilet 20 kinds of infrared household appliances for remote control, and constantly update new brands and models. Learn the infrared code of the appliance into the APP and save it locally. Users can realize remote control of multiple types and models of infrared electrical appliances through a mobile phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.4 against DoDo Remote's 2.5. Universal Remote also leads on ratings volume (285 vs 17). DoDo Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 285 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 17% of DoDo Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, DoDo Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote | DoDo Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (285 ratings) — better | 2.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | 17.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 285 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉 曹 | 大钫 唐 |
Customer experience
Universal Remote
DoDo Remote
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
DoDo Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Remote
No in-app purchases
DoDo Remote
No in-app purchases
