Universal Remote vs VIXSKY
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.
VIXSKY
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VIXSKY – A dedicated intelligent application for Bluetooth headphones, featuring one-tap connection and smart control. Immerse yourself in the world of sound, where you can feel the essence of life and convey rich emotions anytime, anywhere. ```[Functional Features]``` Easily pair devices to expand your functionality with adjustable sound effects, noise reduction, real-time battery monitoring, usage status tracking, location finding, game mode activation, pop-up displays, and more. Based on your preferences, we connect the bridge of sound art across music, gaming, and lifestyle films! Let you listen to delicate melodies and rhythms, and experience the diverse world of sound art.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VIXSKY at none against Universal Remote's shown. VIXSKY also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 ships an update monthly, VIXSKY every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote | VIXSKY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (285 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 285 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉 曹 | Guangzhou Weiken Communications 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
VIXSKY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Remote
No in-app purchases
VIXSKY
No in-app purchases









