# TouchControl Universal Remote vs CarCast

The clearest difference is price: CarCast at Free against TouchControl Universal Remote's $5.99. CarCast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). TouchControl Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

CarCast is free to download; TouchControl Universal Remote costs $5.99 up front. TouchControl Universal Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CarCast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CarCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchControl Universal Remote has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TouchControl Universal Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, CarCast every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchControl Universal Remote | CarCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcontrol-universal-remote/id360139270/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carcast-video-on-car-display/id6823909313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touch App Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/360139273) | [Saleel Pichen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6819561191) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchControl Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchcontrol-universal-remote/id360139270)

Transform your iOS device into a universal remote for your network, PC, and infrared devices. Design custom control screens and automate tasks with extensive device support and scripting capabilities.

**Highlights:** Universal network, PC, and IR remote, Customizable control screens, Direct device-to-device control, Integrated IR code database, Windows PC mouse & keyboard control, Automation scripting with Javascript, Apple Watch activity support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IRCommand2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| AutoHotKey | $1.99 | one-time |
| Global Caché | $1.99 | one-time |
| iRTrans | $1.99 | one-time |
| Web Server | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible customization
- 💡 Replaces iRule effectively
- 👍 Excellent and responsive tech support
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🔌 Integrates with various devices and software

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Steep learning curve
- 💻 Requires PC/server software
- 🤔 Complex and confusing for some
- 🐛 App crashes after updates
- 🚫 Not user-friendly for novices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Cannot login to new devices
- Software stuck in demo mode
- App crashes frequently
- Does not work with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Timer for scheduled commands
- Apple Watch app with custom menus
- Dark mode option
- More intuitive interface for beginners
- Easier import of image sets


### CarCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carcast-video-on-car-display/id6823909313)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CarCast Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchControl Universal Remote free?

TouchControl Universal Remote costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CarCast free?

CarCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TouchControl Universal Remote or CarCast?

CarCast is rated higher. TouchControl Universal Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while CarCast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TouchControl Universal Remote or CarCast have ads?

Neither TouchControl Universal Remote nor CarCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchControl Universal Remote or CarCast?

TouchControl Universal Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and CarCast every 2 days. Most recently, TouchControl Universal Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and CarCast on November 6, 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.*