Comparison

Universal Remote vs NeverOut

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Control your smart TV with your phone, featuring a keyboard and touchpad. Discover personalized channel and show recommendations with an AI assistant. Connects via Wi-Fi for easy pairing.

Highlights
  • AI-powered show recommendations
  • Keyboard and touchpad control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing
  • Channel list access
  • Smart TV monitoring
Features
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Now you can not only control your TV, but also find what is the best channel or show for you to watch with help of our AI feature. Our AI TV Remote controller is a user-friendly remote control tool equipped with a keyboard, a touchpad, and a channel list for your smart TV. By connecting your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, you can easily control your TV using your mobile device through a straightforward pairing process. Compatibility: This application is compatible with all WebOS models , including Netcast models from 2012 onwards. Text input limitations: Text input is only accessible within TV apps that support the keyboard. The keyboard will automatically appear on your mobile device's screen once you activate the input field on your TV screen. Please note that some services, such as Netflix and YouTube, have their own keyboards and are not supported by Remote. Terms of Use: Read our Terms of Use at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QVCws0pDGMuE6N0-KCE-cO9VmMpTo_DyaoO8Kc3D6J8 Privacy Policy: Learn about our Privacy Policy at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tr3NciC22uyxcXCDH4fq9eEoVLB3t4Ke7d_Um_gaq7Q Disclaimer: TV Remote is NOT affiliated with LG Electronics and Sony, and the AI TV remote controller is not an official for LG product and Sony

About

NeverOut

Features
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NeverOut – app for restaurants, bars, and cafes to track and notify staff about sold-out items. The app uses a simple design and easy-to-read push notification to notify about any changes on the sold-out list. Additional features are tracking running low items and "push" items that must be upsold.

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
NeverOut3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NeverOut at none against Universal Remote's 4. NeverOut also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. NeverOut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, NeverOut every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote versus NeverOut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteNeverOut
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (317 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings317 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYury MekhauOleksii Surnov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
None

NeverOut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeverOut free?
NeverOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote or NeverOut have ads?
Neither Universal Remote nor NeverOut shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or NeverOut?
Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and NeverOut every 4 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and NeverOut on November 4, 2026.

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