Comparison

iR Universal Remote Control vs Uni TV Remote

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

Uni TV Remote

Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart home devices like TVs and air conditioners. Control multiple appliances with a single device, even with a DIY infrared accessory.

Highlights
  • Control TVs and air conditioners
  • Works with BLE infrared accessories
  • DIY infrared accessory compatible
  • Control fans, purifiers, and more
  • Single phone control for multiple devices
Features
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Uni TV Remote - Smart Air conditioner and TV Remote, is an APP which can work with BLE infrared accessories, audio infrared accessories. With infrared accessories and Uni TV Remote APP, you can use your phone as smart Air conditioner and TV remote. If you have two infrared LEDs, you can make the simplest remote control accessory yourself, plug it into the audio interface of the iPhone, it will work too, just like Gangge in Star Wars movies. [Use one phone to control everything] You can use one phone to control everything at home, such as Air conditioner, TV, fan, air purifier, DVD, Amplifier, SLR camera, projector, etc.

Screenshots

iR Universal Remote Control4 screens
Uni TV Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Uni TV Remote at Free against iR Universal Remote Control's $3.99. Uni TV Remote also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.3) and review sentiment (36% vs 2%). iR Universal Remote Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Uni TV Remote 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

Uni TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uni TV Remote has 457 ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of iR Universal Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 36% of Uni TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Uni TV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iR Universal Remote Control versus Uni TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriR Universal Remote ControlUni TV Remote
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating1.3 (88 ratings)3.8 (457 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.4% of reviews35.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88457 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver Foelz秀文 王

Customer experience

iR Universal Remote Control

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

Uni TV Remote

All ratings456 ratings
Positive69.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive35.8%
Neutral14.7%
Negative49.5%

User reviews

iR Universal Remote Control

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Works well
  • ⭐ Connects to devices

Room to improve

  • ❌ Requires additional hardware purchase
  • ❌ Doesn't work as advertised
  • ❌ Poor customer support
  • ❌ Crashes and bugs
  • ❌ Useless in demo mode

Uni TV Remote

From 457 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well
  • 💡 Useful for controlling devices
  • 🚀 Good performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 💸 Requires purchase of additional hardware
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 📺 Lack of support for certain device brands/models
  • 🔌 Connectivity problems with IR blasters

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

Uni TV Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to add new remotes
  • Rotation feature not working as expected
  • Connectivity issues with IR blasters
  • Inconsistent user interface and confusing navigation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more device types (e.g., smart boards, monitors)
  • Improve search and device database
  • Implement DIY/learning mode for custom remotes
  • Allow rotation/orientation control on newer iPhones
  • Provide an ad-free paid version

In-app purchases

None

iR Universal Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

Uni TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iR Universal Remote Control free?
iR Universal Remote Control costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Uni TV Remote free?
Uni TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iR Universal Remote Control or Uni TV Remote?
Uni TV Remote is rated higher. iR Universal Remote Control averages 1.3 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Uni TV Remote averages 3.8 from 457 ratings.
Do iR Universal Remote Control or Uni TV Remote have ads?
Uni TV Remote shows ads; iR Universal Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, iR Universal Remote Control or Uni TV Remote?
iR Universal Remote Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Uni TV Remote monthly. Most recently, iR Universal Remote Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and Uni TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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