Comparison

DIC vs Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DIC

This app helps freelancers track billable hours with a simple interface. You can add clients, start and stop timers for sessions, record payments, and manually adjust time entries. Data can also be imported and exported.

Highlights
  • Track billable hours
  • Add clients with hourly rates
  • Start/stop timed sessions
  • Record payments
  • Manual session adjustments
  • Import/export data
Features
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Ultra minimal app for reliably and seamlessly keeping track of billable hours. Usage: - Add a client, specifying their hourly rate - Tap on client to start a timed session, tap again to stop You can also: - Add payments, which are deducted from the client's total - Add and delete sessions manually - Import/Export app data

About

Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

Features
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Lost your physical TV remote? Universal Smart TV Remote App turns your iPhone into a fast, convenient remote control for all compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Connect to supported devices instantly, complete the secure on-screen pairing process, and take total control over navigation, media playback, volume levels, power adjustments, and input switching directly from your phone. Features Instant Setup: Seamless local network auto-discovery and high-speed device pairing. Full Remote Suite: Responsive navigation pad, volume, channel, and power controls. Touchpad and Keyboard: Smooth swipe cursor scrolling and fast text input for search queries. Quick Launcher: Instant access to open installed TV apps directly from your phone screen. Minimalist Design: Clean, modern interface layout with full native Dark Mode support. Flexible Access: Premium features available via auto-renewable subscriptions or a one-time lifetime purchase. Supported Platforms Compatible with a massive matrix of popular Smart TV ecosystems and streaming hardware devices connected to your local network, including: Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen OS) LG webOS TVs Roku TV and Streaming Players Android TV and Google TV devices (Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips) Amazon Fire TV and Fire OS Displays Vizio SmartCast Televisions and more Voice Control (Premium) Command your entertainment hands-free. Execute fast voice commands for supported structural actions such as menu navigation, quick volume adjustment, and launching compatible streaming applications on supported devices. Cast Studio (Premium) Bring your media to the big screen. Cast local photos and high-definition video collections directly from your iPhone camera roll to supported displays, and open compatible streaming links effortlessly. Privacy and Network Transmissions This utility strictly uses your iOS local network permission protocols to securely discover, handshake, and communicate with compatible television hardware operating on the same local Wi-Fi router. Your local data never leaves your device. Subscription Information Universal Smart TV Remote App offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions (Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Premium) alongside a Lifetime Purchase Option that unlocks Voice Control, Cast Studio, and all future feature releases. Subscriptions are billed directly to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the window closes. You can easily manage, review, or cancel your active subscriptions anytime by navigating to your iPhone Settings, then Apple ID, then Subscriptions. Pricing tiers and terms are displayed clearly inside the application prior to purchase. Legal Disclaimer This application is an independent third-party utility and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Google, Amazon, Vizio, or any other consumer electronics manufacturer mentioned within this listing. All product names, logos, and trademarks belong entirely to their respective copyright owners. Compatibility structures and available operational features may vary depending on individual device model years, current television operating system updates, regional market variations, and specific manufacturer hardware limitations. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DIC4 screens
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIC at none against Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl's 4. DIC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price 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

Both are free to download. Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. DIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
DIC versus Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDICUniversal Smart TV Remote Ctrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBookieBase LimitedAhmed Bilal Abbasi

In-app purchases

None

DIC

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is DIC free?
DIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl free?
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DIC or Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl have ads?
Universal Smart TV Remote Ctrl shows ads; DIC does not.

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