Comparison

Universal Remote vs BinPlanner

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

BinPlanner

This professional 3D tool optimizes container load planning, generating an efficient packing order and visual plans. It helps users understand weight limits, identify un-fitted items, and visualize the loading sequence step-by-step.

Highlights
  • Multi-container planning
  • Executable loading order
  • PDF loading plans
  • 3D visualization
  • Step-by-step animation
  • Weight per container tracking
  • Smart optimization
Features
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Stop guessing, start planning! BinPlanner is your professional 3D tool for container load planning. Our smart algorithm instantly creates an optimized packing plan — and the order to load it in, tail to door. - Multi-Container Planning: Mix 20'GP, 40'GP, 40'HC and custom sizes in one plan. - Executable Loading Order: Which box type, how many, which wall, which column, how many tiers. - PDF Loading Plan: One section per batch, each with a 3D diagram. Print and go. - Intuitive 3D Visualization: Rotate, zoom, and use a vertical slicer to inspect the arrangement. - Step-by-Step Animation: Visualize the packing sequence box-by-box with a simple slider. - Weight Per Container: Load against typical payload limits, warned before you book. - Know What Didn't Fit: Which box types, why, and a one-tap way to add a container. - Smart Optimization: Prioritizes stacking stability and space utilization. - Flexible Setup: Standard containers and fully custom sizes, with expansion and clearance settings.

Screenshots

Universal Remote3 screens
BinPlanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BinPlanner at 100% against Universal Remote's 9%. BinPlanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BinPlanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 281 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of BinPlanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update monthly, BinPlanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Universal Remote versus BinPlanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteBinPlanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (281 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉 曹Zijian Zhao

Customer experience

Universal Remote

All ratings281 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive9.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.7%

BinPlanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Allow use without IR equipment

BinPlanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Universal Remote

No in-app purchases

None

BinPlanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BinPlanner free?
BinPlanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or BinPlanner?
BinPlanner is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while BinPlanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Universal Remote or BinPlanner have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; BinPlanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or BinPlanner?
Universal Remote ships an update monthly, and BinPlanner weekly. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and BinPlanner on October 10, 2026.

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