# Universal Remote vs Hazard Scan

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.

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 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Hazard Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6472174351/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazard-scan/id6772019322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **262** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yury Mekhau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827659705) | [Justin Lott](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772018265) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6472174351)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Hazard Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hazard-scan/id6772019322)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered hazard detection, Building code violation identification, Detailed safety reports, State-specific code citations, Re-scan comparison tracking, One-tap technician dispatch

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Bundle | $9.99 | per month |
| Solo Inspector | $49.99 | per month |
| Inspector Company | $149.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Is Hazard Scan free?

Hazard Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote or Hazard Scan?

Hazard Scan is rated higher. Universal Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Hazard Scan averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote or Hazard Scan have ads?

Neither Universal Remote nor Hazard Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Hazard Scan?

Universal Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Hazard Scan every 4 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hazard Scan on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*