Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/)

About

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.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Control home electronics
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
  • Supports numerous device types
  • Free to download
Features
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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.

Screenshots

iR Universal Remote Control4 screens
EzRemote Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iR Universal Remote Control versus EzRemote Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriR Universal Remote ControlEzRemote Lite
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.3 (88 ratings)3.4 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver FoelzZheng Fang

Customer experience

iR Universal Remote Control

All ratings88 ratings
Positive5.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative93.2%
Written reviews293 reviews
Positive2.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative94.5%

EzRemote Lite

All ratings32 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral18.8%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

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

None

iR Universal Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

EzRemote Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iR Universal Remote Control free?
iR Universal Remote Control costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EzRemote Lite free?
EzRemote Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iR Universal Remote Control or EzRemote Lite?
EzRemote Lite is rated higher. iR Universal Remote Control averages 1.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while EzRemote Lite averages 3.4 from 32 ratings.
Do iR Universal Remote Control or EzRemote Lite have ads?
Neither iR Universal Remote Control nor EzRemote Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iR Universal Remote Control or EzRemote Lite?
iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and EzRemote Lite every 4 months. Most recently, iR Universal Remote Control was updated on October 15, 2026 and EzRemote Lite on October 3, 2026.

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