# Universal TV Remote vs Honest Elevator

The clearest difference is rating: Honest Elevator at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote's 4.4. Honest Elevator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Universal TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (573 vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Honest Elevator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Honest Elevator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote has 573 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 11 days, Honest Elevator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote | Honest Elevator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-icontrol/id6450493462/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honest-elevator/id6737221362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **573** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngoc Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649497326) | [Honest Elevator llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775365340) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-icontrol/id6450493462)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for various smart TVs and streaming devices. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a touchpad or voice commands. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for multiple TV brands, Screen mirroring and media casting, Voice control for hands-free operation, Touchpad navigation, Favorite channel and app shortcuts, Easy Wi-Fi setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sale | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Offer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Special 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly 50% off | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sale | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Special | $39.99 | per year |
| Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works with multiple TV brands and models
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🎯 Convenient remote replacement when physical remote is lost
- 💡 Advanced features like controlling TVs remotely from anywhere
- 🔄 Automatically adapts layout to different TV models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($6.99/week or $25 lifetime)
- 🚫 Requires payment for basic functionality
- 📺 Limited TV brand compatibility despite 'universal' claim
- 🐛 Remote connection issues and disconnections
- 📱 Frequent intrusive ads and app pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- App disconnects from Fire TV and fails to reconnect at full speed
- Constant pop-up ads interrupt remote functionality
- Subscription charges occur during free trial period
- Duplicate payment attempts after subscription purchase
- Button clicks trigger subscription prompts instead of TV commands

**Requested features**

- Permanent stable connection to Fire TV devices
- Reduce frequency of pop-up advertisements
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Lower subscription pricing or one-time purchase option
- Easier account cancellation process


### Honest Elevator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honest-elevator/id6737221362)

This application streamlines elevator service and repair management for customers, shop administrators, and technicians. It allows customers to submit and track requests, while administrators assign tasks and technicians update job statuses, ensuring efficient communication and workflow.

**Highlights:** Role-based access (Customer, Admin, Technician), Real-time request tracking, Task assignment and management, Job status updates, Centralized service platform, Workflow transparency

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

### Is Honest Elevator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote or Honest Elevator?

Honest Elevator is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 573 ratings, while Honest Elevator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote or Honest Elevator have ads?

Universal TV Remote shows ads; Honest Elevator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote or Honest Elevator?

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 11 days, and Honest Elevator every 2 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Honest Elevator on October 27, 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.*