Comparison

Universal Remote vs LunchTimer

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

LunchTimer

Features
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LunchTimer helps you take better lunch breaks without overthinking it. Choose a 15, 30, 45, or 60 minute timer, write down what you are having for lunch, and let LunchTimer remind you when your break is finished. Each lunch can include a quick mood check-in, so you can see whether your breaks leave you relaxed, energised, rushed, or tired. LunchTimer also keeps a simple lunch history, weekly summary, and profile achievements. Optional break reminders can prompt you to drink water, stretch, or take a short walk during the workday. Features: - Flexible lunch timers - Lunch history - Mood tracking - Weekly lunch summary - Optional water, stretch, and walk reminders - Profile avatars - Streaks and achievements - Local-only storage LunchTimer keeps your data on your device. It does not use ads, analytics, or tracking.

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
LunchTimer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LunchTimer at none against Universal Remote's 4. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. LunchTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, LunchTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal Remote versus LunchTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteLunchTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (262 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYury MekhauSean Bray

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

LunchTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LunchTimer free?
LunchTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote or LunchTimer have ads?
Neither Universal Remote nor LunchTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or LunchTimer?
Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and LunchTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 9, 2026 and LunchTimer on September 29, 2026.

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