# baicycle vs Universal TV Remote™ Control

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote™ Control at 4.7 against baicycle's 2.0. Universal TV Remote™ Control also leads on ratings volume (34K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). baicycle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote™ Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. baicycle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote™ Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote™ Control has 34K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

baicycle ships an update every 6 weeks, Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | baicycle | Universal TV Remote™ Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baicycle/id6443597337/reviews) | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#71** |
| Size | 34 MB | 247 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Xiaobai Intelligent Application (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644086451) | [SEAMOBI TECH PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459370949) |

## What reviewers say

### baicycle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baicycle/id6443597337)

Control your electric bicycle by unlocking and locking it through this app. Monitor key information like distance traveled, light status, and battery levels. Compatible with iOS 12 to 16.

**Highlights:** Unlock/lock electric bicycles, Display kilometers traveled, Show light status, Monitor battery information, iOS 12-16 support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV Remote™ Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6553976921)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Free · Utilities, #76 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control all your smart TVs, including popular brands like Samsung, LG, Roku, and Fire TV, over Wi-Fi. Navigate channels, adjust volume, use voice search, and even type with a keyboard for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Voice search for shows, On-screen keyboard, Volume and channel control, Turn TV on/off

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Weekly V1 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Yearly V1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Pro Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Universal TV Remote Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for busy families
- 💡 Works with multiple devices
- 🚀 Responsive touch controls
- 💡 Voice command feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Unclear cancellation process
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 💰 Misleading 'free' claims
- 🔒 Aggressive upselling

**Reported bugs**

- Vibration instead of button response
- Subscription ads pop up frequently

**Requested features**

- Volume control
- Refresh button functionality
- Microphone access without subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is baicycle free?

baicycle is free to download, 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, baicycle or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

Universal TV Remote™ Control is rated higher. baicycle averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Universal TV Remote™ Control averages 4.7 from 34K ratings.

### Do baicycle or Universal TV Remote™ Control have ads?

Universal TV Remote™ Control shows ads; baicycle does not.

### Which is updated more often, baicycle or Universal TV Remote™ Control?

baicycle ships an update every 6 weeks, and Universal TV Remote™ Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, baicycle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universal TV Remote™ Control on November 10, 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.*