# Universal Remote vs LED Banner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote at 81% against LED Banner's 0%. Universal Remote also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). LED Banner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Universal Remote is free to download; LED Banner costs $4.99 up front. Universal Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and LED Banner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LED Banner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Universal Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of LED Banner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, LED Banner every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | LED Banner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id6450844215/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-banner-flashtext-led/id6744169840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gentlemen's s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664064879) | [春城 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501061855) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-remote/id6450844215)

Transform your phone into a powerful TV controller. Manage channels, volume, menus, and use keyboard input for seamless navigation. Compatible with major smart TV brands over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Control channels and volume, Access TV menus and info, Keyboard input for searches, Haptic feedback, Responsive touchpad interface, Wi-Fi network connectivity

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote control for TV | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote | $8.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for TV | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Remote Control for TV | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick response time and responsiveness
- 📱 Transforms phone into functional remote
- 🔄 Automatic detection and customization
- ✨ Works across multiple TV brands (LG, Samsung, Sony, Roku)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive subscription model and paywalls
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with some TVs
- 📺 Inconsistent compatibility across devices
- ⚠️ Unreliable connection reliability

**Reported bugs**

- App won't connect to TV
- Subscription popup blocks basic functionality
- Connectivity drops and unreliable connections

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription requirements
- Improved TV compatibility and connection stability


### LED Banner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-banner-flashtext-led/id6744169840)

Transform your phone into a dynamic scrolling LED display for events, advertising, or personal messages. Customize text, colors, and effects to make your communication stand out.

**Highlights:** Customizable LED text size, color, direction, and speed, Background customization with solid colors or images, Adjustable blinking frequency for dynamic effects, Add background music to banners, Multi-language support with special characters and emojis, Ideal for parties, concerts, advertising, and airport pickup

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $9.90 | per 7 days |
| Led Banner Lifetime | $49.90 | one-time |
| Led Banner Lifetime | $59.90 | one-time |
| Led Banner Lifetime | $69.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is LED Banner free?

LED Banner costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or LED Banner?

LED Banner is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LED Banner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or LED Banner have ads?

Neither Universal Remote nor LED Banner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or LED Banner?

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and LED Banner every 5 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and LED Banner on October 25, 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.*