Universal Remote vs ColorsCode
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.
ColorsCode
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Colors Code is a simple offline color converter and picker for everyday design and development work. Quickly switch between HEX, RGB, and HSL, fine-tune a color with the picker, and copy values in a tap. Save colors you like with your own names, and revisit your recent history anytime. Built to stay lightweight and straightforward, so you can focus on choosing the right color without extra clutter. Highlights: - Convert between HEX, RGB, and HSL - Color picker for quick adjustments - One-tap copy for each format - Recent history - Save favorites with custom names - Works offline
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Verdict
Universal Remote and ColorsCode are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, ColorsCode every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Universal Remote | ColorsCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (281 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 281 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉 曹 | Tanerli KARABULUT |
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
ColorsCode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Universal Remote
No in-app purchases
ColorsCode
No in-app purchases









