# E vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 49% against E's 0%. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (33K vs 17). E's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 33K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of E's written reviews are positive against 49% of Universal TV Remote™ Control's.

E ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-life-explorer/id1658704372/reviews) | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **48.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 7 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [师松 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/922518056) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-life-explorer/id1658704372)

This app controls a multi-functional E-life device. It simulates sunrise and sunset for better sleep, acts as a Bluetooth speaker, and offers customizable night light modes. Wake up gently and relax with ambient sounds.

**Highlights:** Sunrise alarm simulation, Bluetooth speaker functionality, 15 built-in sleep aid sounds, Sunset simulation for relaxation, Customizable night light modes, Easy device setup and control

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Grossing · Utilities, #76 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote™ Control free?

Universal TV Remote™ Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, E or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. E averages 1.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.

### Do E or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?

Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; E does not.

### Which is updated more often, E or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

E ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on October 4, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on October 15, 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.*