# Universal TV Remote Control+ vs SIMSONAIR

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control+ at 4.4 against SIMSONAIR's 3.1. Universal TV Remote Control+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). SIMSONAIR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SIMSONAIR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal TV Remote Control+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control+ has 582 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Universal TV Remote Control+'s written reviews are positive against 33% of SIMSONAIR's.

Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, SIMSONAIR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control+ | SIMSONAIR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073/reviews)** | [3.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simsonair/id6738784787/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **582** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **44.9% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 89 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Kenneth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554751452) | [Shenzhen United Power Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447215451) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control-plus/id6471477073)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a seamless way to manage volume, channels, and navigation. It connects via Wi-Fi and supports a wide range of popular TV brands, simplifying your home entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV identification over Wi-Fi, Wide compatibility with TV brands, Touchpad for navigation, Direct channel launching, Siri Shortcuts & widgets, Voice search, Mouse & keyboard control

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All PRO features for a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| All PRO features for a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Useful and easy to use
- 👍 Practical for the disabled and bedridden
- 👍 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Not working
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Doesn't work after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect properly
- Stops working after a minute
- Doesn't work with any devices
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Copy-paste functionality in the keyboard
- Ability to invert sound and channel icons


### SIMSONAIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simsonair/id6738784787)

This intelligent health app syncs with a Bluetooth watch to monitor daily activities, track exercise, and analyze sleep patterns. It offers personalized fitness plans and guidance to help users achieve a healthier lifestyle. The application supports multiple languages and is designed for ease of use.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth watch connectivity, Exercise tracking, Sleep monitoring, Personalized fitness plans, Activity recording, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control+ free?

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

### Is SIMSONAIR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control+ or SIMSONAIR?

Universal TV Remote Control+ is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while SIMSONAIR averages 3.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control+ or SIMSONAIR have ads?

SIMSONAIR shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control+ or SIMSONAIR?

Universal TV Remote Control+ ships an update every 10 days, and SIMSONAIR every 5 months. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and SIMSONAIR on October 4, 2026.

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