# METApp vs Universal

The clearest difference is rating: METApp at 5.0 against Universal's 4.3. METApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. METApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

METApp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

METApp ships an update monthly, Universal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METApp | Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metapp/id6443501825/reviews)** | [4.3 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6754846030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **36** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Univerzitet Metropolitan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632298161) | [DIMENTION UYGULAMA VE YAZILIM GELISTIRME ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813130148) |

## What reviewers say

### METApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metapp/id6443501825)

This app provides Belgrade Metropolitan University students and staff with essential information and personalized services. Access your university accounts, find news and events, discover student discounts, and receive important notifications.

**Highlights:** Personalized account access (Gmail, iMET, LAMS), University guides and information, News and event listings, Student discount information, Push notifications, Help and support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6754846030)

Control your smart TV and cast media directly from your phone. This app offers universal compatibility with major smart TV brands via WiFi, allowing you to manage volume, channels, and navigate menus. Share photos and videos from your device to the big screen seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility via WiFi, Cast photos and videos to TV, Intuitive touchpad navigation, App and channel launcher, Built-in keyboard for easy input

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Controller Pro - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Controller Pro - Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Command Air Lifetime Lite | $29.99 | one-time |
| Life Time | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METApp free?

METApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, METApp or Universal?

METApp is rated higher. METApp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal averages 4.3 from 36 ratings.

### Do METApp or Universal have ads?

Neither METApp nor Universal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, METApp or Universal?

METApp ships an update monthly, and Universal every 2 days. Most recently, METApp was updated on October 17, 2026 and Universal on October 12, 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.*