# Universal TV・Remote Control・ vs QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader at free with in-app purchases against Universal TV・Remote Control・'s subscription. QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Universal TV・Remote Control・'s advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 111) and review sentiment (20% vs 11%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV・Remote Control・ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV・Remote Control・ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV・Remote Control・ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Universal TV・Remote Control・'s written reviews are positive against 11% of QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader's.

Universal TV・Remote Control・ ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV・Remote Control・ | QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tvremote-control/id6467123156/reviews)** | [4.3 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-mobile-scannerreader/id6474973418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 10.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 87 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VRT-MB d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877117638) | [Andrei Lupu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861806910) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV・Remote Control・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tvremote-control/id6467123156)

Turn your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate with a built-in touchpad. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands for easy and efficient management of your television.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad navigation, Fast connection setup, Full remote functionality, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One Remote to Rule Them All! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| A Perfect Compatibility! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| A Perfect Compatibility! | $19.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote for Smart TV | $24.99 | per year |
| Easy Entertainment Control! | $39.99 | per year |
| Fast Connection | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Interface | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent
- ✨ Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as promised
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Poor connectivity with TV
- 💸 Charges without authorization

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from TV
- App doesn't recognize TV

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- Support for more TV models


### QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-mobile-scannerreader/id6474973418)

This utility app transforms your phone into a powerful QR code and barcode scanner. Quickly recognize codes, access product details, open links, and connect to Wi-Fi with a simple tap. It offers a history of past scans and a safe browsing feature to protect users from malicious links.

**Highlights:** Instant QR code and barcode scanning, Support for all popular code types, Scan history for easy access, Safe browsing for malicious link protection, Direct sharing of scan results, Intuitive and clean user interface

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Scanner | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader | $5.99 | per month |
| Create and manage passwords | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Create and manage passwords | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code & Barcode Reader | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader・Barcode Scanner | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Fast Scanner | $9.99 | per month |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Mobile | $14.99 | per year |
| QR Code & Barcode Reader | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| QR | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| QuickQR | $19.99 | per year |
| QR App | $19.99 | per year |
| Generate QR codes effortlessly | $19.99 | per month |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader | $24.99 | per year |
| Scanner | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Scan QR codes with just a tap | $39.99 | per year |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner | $69.99 | per year |
| QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV・Remote Control・ free?

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

### Is QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader free?

QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV・Remote Control・ or QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader?

Universal TV・Remote Control・ is rated higher. Universal TV・Remote Control・ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader averages 4.3 from 111 ratings.

### Do Universal TV・Remote Control・ or QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader have ads?

Neither Universal TV・Remote Control・ nor QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV・Remote Control・ or QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader?

Universal TV・Remote Control・ ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Universal TV・Remote Control・ was updated on October 13, 2026 and QR Code Mobile Scanner・Reader on October 15, 2026.

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