Comparison

Record Audio then Email vs Universal TV Remote Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Record Audio then Email

This utility app allows users to record audio and then easily send copies of the latest recording to multiple email addresses using their iPhone's email application. Recordings are saved in IMA4 format.

Highlights
  • Record audio
  • Send recordings via email
  • Multiple email recipients
  • IMA4 audio format
  • iPhone and iPod support
Features
Read full description

Record Audio then Email by Simon Wilson ======================================= A useful dictaphone application that will use your iphone email application to send copies of the latest recording to as many email addresses as you need! Each recording is in apple IMA4 format which needs an IMA4 decoder or runs inside Apple Quicktime.

About

Universal TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

Highlights
  • Control 100+ TV brands
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Power, volume, input controls
  • App access and media playback
  • Navigation and directional controls
Features
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Want to use or Turn Your iPhone Into a Universal TV Remote? Lost your TV remote or tired of battery issues? Control your TV directly from your iPhone with ease — no physical remote needed. **Fast & Simple Setup** - Connect your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Automatic discovery lists your TVs instantly - Start controlling immediately — no pairing codes required **Intuitive TV Controls** - Power on/off, Mute & Volume - Input selection, Home & Menu navigation - Access apps installed on your TV - Channel Up/Down, Media Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) - Directional navigation: Up, Down, Left, Right ** Works With All TV Brands** Top Brands: Samsung TV Remote, LG, Sony, TCL TV Remote, Roku, Fire TV Remote, Vizio Other Brands: RCA TV Remote, Element, Sceptre TV Remote, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense TV, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips TV Remote, Skyworth, Onn, Sanyo TV Remote, Westinghouse and Android TV Remote. Supports TVs running Roku OS, Fire TV OS, Android TV OS, Samsung Tizen OS, Viziacast OS, Vidaa OS. No matter the brand, the Universal TV Remote app simplifies your entertainment experience. ** Continuous Updates & Support** - New brands and features added regularly - Dedicated support team ready to help with any issues ** Disclaimer** Codematics is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, or any other TV brand. This app is not an official product of any brand. Download now and turn your iPhone into a Universal TV Remote for all your devices! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Record Audio then Email1 screens
Universal TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control at 65% against Record Audio then Email's 0%. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (3.6 vs 1.0). Record Audio then Email's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Universal TV Remote Control is free to download; Record Audio then Email costs $0.99 up front. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Record Audio then Email asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Record Audio then Email's written reviews are positive against 65% of Universal TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Record Audio then Email ships an update every 63 months, Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Record Audio then Email versus Universal TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecord Audio then EmailUniversal TV Remote Control
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews65.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 63 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas WilsonCodematics Services

Customer experience

Record Audio then Email

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal TV Remote Control

All ratings4,129 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative31.5%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive65.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative32.8%

Bugs and requests

Record Audio then Email

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Buttons don't respond
  • Incompatible with certain TV models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

Record Audio then Email

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$24.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is Record Audio then Email free?
Record Audio then Email costs $0.99, 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, Record Audio then Email or Universal TV Remote Control?
Universal TV Remote Control is rated higher. Record Audio then Email averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control averages 3.6 from 4.1K ratings.
Do Record Audio then Email or Universal TV Remote Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; Record Audio then Email does not.
Which is updated more often, Record Audio then Email or Universal TV Remote Control?
Record Audio then Email ships an update every 63 months, and Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, Record Audio then Email was updated on November 1, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control on November 11, 2026.

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