iR Universal Remote Control vs EzRemote Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iR Universal Remote Control
Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal remote control for all your home entertainment and electronic devices. This app, combined with the iRed Transmitter hardware, allows you to control TVs, audio equipment, cameras, and more with an intuitive interface.
- Universal remote control
- Control TVs, DVD players, DVRs, and more
- Custom remote design
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- No complex WiFi or Bluetooth setup
- Large device database
- Quickly switch between remotes
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Turn your iPhone into THE universal remote control. iR Remote requires the iRed Transmitter hardware (http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-transmitter-for-iPhone-iPod/) iR Remote transforms your device into a personal universal remote. Use it to control your TV, DVD players, DVRs, cable boxes, audio equipment, high-end digital cameras, ceiling fans, air conditioners, and almost any other product - at home or on the go. Replace all your remotes with your iPhone. Stash the old remotes, and enjoy the convenience and simplicity of using your device. Out with the clutter and confusion, and in with everything you love about your device: the sharp, brilliant display, the Multi-Touch interface, the versatility and portability. With the ability to control any device, iR Remote takes the concept of universal to a new level. Simply plugin iRed into the audiojack and start using. You will able to control anything you want in your home or business. iR Remote combines the power of an intuitive App with the simplicity of iRed. It will give you all the power and none of the complexity. iR Remote does all of this in an attractive, intuitive, Apple inspired and easy to use interface. The perfect replacing for multiple and often-confusing diffrent remote control devices. iR Remote can control any number of devices. Use it to control your -TV -DVD players -DVRs -cable boxes -audio equipment -high-end digital cameras -ceiling fans -air conditioners ... and almost any other product that receive infrared signals. Custom Remote Quickly and easily design your custom remote by dragging and dropping any buttons you want, and assign a signal (hex codes) to each. iR Remote intelligently analyzes the signal and stores it in your device. You can program all your remotes in just minutes. A home for your old phone. Save your old phone from the recycling bin. With iR Remote you could still use it as your favourite universal remote control. Features: -No complex WiFi or Bluetooth setup -large database -auto search -intuitive design -quickly switch between different remotes -store as much remotes as u want -control any device Note: iR Remote requires the iRed Transmitter hardware (http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Infrared-transmitter-for-iPhone-iPod/)
EzRemote Lite
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for functionality. Explore other options if you don't have the necessary hardware.
- Universal remote control
- Control home electronics
- iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
- Supports numerous device types
- Free to download
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EzRemote turns your iPhone into a universal remote to control your home electronics. iOS device have no IR hardware, you need an audio to IR accessory to use this app. This app contains no information about how to use IR accessory, please search internet with keyword "iPhone IR blaster". If you are looking for IR solution but don't have audio to IR accessory yet, you may want to have a look at my another App FzRemote, it offers much better IR remote control experience. supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EzRemote Lite at 55% against iR Universal Remote Control's 2%. EzRemote Lite also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and rating (3.4 vs 1.3). iR Universal Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
EzRemote Lite is free to download; iR Universal Remote Control costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EzRemote Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of iR Universal Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 55% of EzRemote Lite's.
iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, EzRemote Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iR Universal Remote Control | EzRemote Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.3 (88 ratings) | 3.4 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 2.4% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Foelz | Zheng Fang |
Customer experience
iR Universal Remote Control
EzRemote Lite
Bugs and requests
iR Universal Remote Control
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Doesn't recognize devices
- Requires license that doesn't work
Requested features
2 requests- Compatibility with more devices
- Ability to use own IR hardware
EzRemote Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iR Universal Remote Control
No in-app purchases
EzRemote Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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