# QR vs Universal TV Remote App ||

The clearest difference is rating: QR at 4.6 against Universal TV Remote App ||'s 3.7. QR also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote App || sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR ships an update monthly, Universal TV Remote App || every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR | Universal TV Remote App || |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-qr-code-reader/id6451383518/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-app/id6773414801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tushar Bavishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647806687) | [Bilet Oleh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851500615) |

## What reviewers say

### QR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scanner-qr-code-reader/id6451383518)

This utility app allows users to quickly scan and generate various types of QR codes and barcodes. It supports multiple code formats for product scanning, ticket verification, and creating custom codes for links, WiFi, and more. The app is free to use and works offline.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly, Generate custom QR codes, Supports UPC, Data Matrix, PDF417, EAN, and 2D codes, Works as a product price scanner, Ticket scanner functionality, Offline scanning capability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Reader, QR Scanner Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Barcode Scanner,QR Code Reader | $4.99 | per month |
| QR Scan,QR & Barcode Reader | $19.99 | per year |


### Universal TV Remote App ||

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-app/id6773414801)

Transform your smartphone into a smart TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, and apps with a modern, user-friendly interface. This app offers a convenient and stable solution to replace all your physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to smart remote conversion, Wi-Fi quick pairing, Volume, channel, and app control, Modern and simple interface, Replaces all physical remotes, Stable and convenient

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR free?

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

### Is Universal TV Remote App || free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR or Universal TV Remote App ||?

QR is rated higher. QR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Universal TV Remote App || averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do QR or Universal TV Remote App || have ads?

Neither QR nor Universal TV Remote App || shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR or Universal TV Remote App ||?

QR ships an update monthly, and Universal TV Remote App || every 3 months. Most recently, QR was updated on October 6, 2026 and Universal TV Remote App || on October 7, 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.*