Universal Remote vs Hazard Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI-powered show recommendations
- Keyboard and touchpad control
- Wi-Fi connectivity for pairing
- Channel list access
- Smart TV monitoring
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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
Hazard Scan
This AI-powered scanner identifies potential hazards and code violations in your home using your device's camera. It provides detailed safety reports with state-specific building code citations and can even dispatch verified technicians.
- AI-powered hazard detection
- Building code violation identification
- Detailed safety reports
- State-specific code citations
- Re-scan comparison tracking
- One-tap technician dispatch
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DispatchIQ Scan is an AI-powered home safety scanner that identifies hazards, building code violations, and maintenance issues — before they become expensive emergencies. Point your camera at any area of your home. In seconds, the AI analyzes what it sees, identifies potential hazards, and delivers a detailed safety report with real building code citations from your state. WHAT IT DETECTS • Electrical hazards — exposed wiring, overloaded panels, code violations • Plumbing issues — leaks, improper venting, water damage • HVAC problems — airflow blockages, filter conditions, unit wear • Structural concerns — foundation cracks, moisture intrusion, framing issues • 200+ total hazard types across all home systems FEATURES • Real building code citations from your state • International compliance codes — 195 countries covered • Safety score and hazard severity ratings • Re-scan comparison tracking • One-tap dispatch to a verified DispatchIQ technician • Dark mode support DispatchIQ Scan is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.dispatchiq.ai/legal Terms of Use: https://www.dispatchiq.ai/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hazard Scan at 5.0 against Universal Remote's 4.5. Hazard Scan also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Universal Remote's advantage is ratings volume (262 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Hazard Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hazard Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 262 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, Hazard Scan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Remote | Hazard Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (262 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 262 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yury Mekhau | Justin Lott |
Customer experience
Universal Remote
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In-app purchases
Universal Remote
- Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- Yearly$49.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
Hazard Scan
- Scan Pass$4.991 Month
- Pro Bundle$9.991 Month
- Solo Inspector$49.991 Month
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- Inspector Company$149.991 Month
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