# Universal Remote vs DoDo Remote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | DoDo Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-ac-remote/id1658269407/reviews)** | [2.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodo-remote/id6502695620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | **17.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉 曹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623313323) | [大钫 唐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525059403) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### DoDo Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodo-remote/id6502695620)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DoDo Remote free?

DoDo Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or DoDo Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while DoDo Remote averages 2.5 from 17 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or DoDo Remote have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; DoDo Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or DoDo Remote?

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and DoDo Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and DoDo Remote on October 24, 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.*