# Enginehire App vs Universal TV, Remote Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Enginehire App at 60% against Universal TV, Remote Control's 16%. Enginehire App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Universal TV, Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 80). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV, Remote Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Enginehire App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Enginehire App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV, Remote Control has 1.3K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Enginehire App's written reviews are positive against 16% of Universal TV, Remote Control's.

Enginehire App ships an update weekly, Universal TV, Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Enginehire App | Universal TV, Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enginehire-app/id6444958739/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476616222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enginehire Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658089064) | [Arc Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664850643) |

## What reviewers say

### Enginehire App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enginehire-app/id6444958739)

This platform streamlines operations for staffing agencies. It allows clients to post job requests and provides staff with real-time notifications, job acceptance, scheduling, and time tracking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Client job request submission, Staff notifications for new jobs, Job acceptance and scheduling, Hours worked tracking, Staff and client management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal TV, Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6476616222)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Easily control volume, channels, inputs, and access smart TV apps from a single, intuitive interface. Never lose your remote again.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Easy Wi-Fi setup, Full TV control (volume, channels, inputs), Smart TV app access, Multi-TV support, Sleek user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stable and functional
- 🤩 Perfect remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Difficult to use
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
- 🚫 Scam/false charges

**Reported bugs**

- Can't connect to TV
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, false charges)
- App freezes/crashes

**Requested features**

- Add streaming app icons to remote
- More robust features beyond basic navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Enginehire App free?

Enginehire App 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, Enginehire App or Universal TV, Remote Control?

Enginehire App is rated higher. Enginehire App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Universal TV, Remote Control averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Enginehire App or Universal TV, Remote Control have ads?

Neither Enginehire App nor Universal TV, Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Enginehire App or Universal TV, Remote Control?

Enginehire App ships an update weekly, and Universal TV, Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Enginehire App was updated on October 2, 2026 and Universal TV, Remote Control on October 10, 2026.

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