PACS Mobile vs Universal Remote TV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PACS Mobile
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Built by FM veterans for the real world. Tired of juggling outdated systems and bad signal in boiler rooms? The PACS mobile app puts real control in your hands - anytime, anywhere. Designed specifically for PACS users, this app gives you mobile access to the FM tasks that matter most: - Action helpdesk tickets on the go - View asset and property access details instantly - Complete audits and inspections in real time - Download key records to work offline - no signal, no problem - Sync back seamlessly once youβre reconnected Itβs the same PACS control you trust, now in your pocket. Who can use it: This app is only for registered PACS users. If youβre not set up with a PACS web account, you wonβt be able to log in. No fluff. No noise. Just faster, smarter FM.
Universal Remote TV+
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Universal Remote TV+ turns your iPhone into a true universal remote for virtually every Smart TV on the market β Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Vizio, Panasonic, Philips, Xiaomi, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast, Grundig, Vestel, ArΓ§elik, Beko, and 12 more brands. No clutter. No setup headaches. Open, pair, control. WORKS WITH EVERY MAJOR TV β’ Samsung Tizen (2016+) β automatic pairing β’ LG webOS (3.0+) β secure handshake β’ Sony Bravia β Pre-Shared Key auto-flow β’ Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, Onn, Philips, Element, RCA, JVC, Sanyo) β’ Vizio SmartCast β 4-digit PIN pairing β’ Panasonic Viera β TVRC protocol β’ Philips JointSpace β REST API β’ Sharp Aquos Net+ β Digest auth β’ Xiaomi / Mi / Redmi Global β Wireless pairing v2 β’ NVIDIA Shield TV / Pro β’ Chromecast, Streamer β’ TCL, ArΓ§elik, Beko, Grundig, Vestel smart TV models β’ Toshiba, Hisense VIDAA β AirPlay 2 mirroring fallback β’ Loewe, B&O β AirPlay 2 fallback β’ Remote-from-Anywhere over LTE β Samsung SmartThings & LG ThinQ WHAT'S NEW IN v1.3 β’ Voice control β tap the mic, say "Netflix", "volume up 3", "power off" β’ Sleep timer β 15/30/45/60/90/120 min or custom, auto-off β’ Rooms β group TVs by room, Party Mode filters to active room β’ Party Mode β one command to many TVs at once (Pro) β’ Custom Scenes editor + 3 shipped defaults (Movie/Late Night/Sports) β’ Channel favorites β save presets, tap to tune β’ Long-press quick actions on Dashboard TV tiles β’ Auto brand detection β paste an IP, we probe 10 protocols in parallel β’ Universal Search v2 β TMDB region auto from your storefront β’ AirPlay Cast tool for one-tap mirroring β’ Auto Wake-on-LAN retry β sleeping TV wakes up on connect β’ iPad-native adaptive layout β’ iOS 26 Liquid Glass polish β’ Deep-link URL scheme, Siri Shortcuts, Focus mode via App Intents EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT β’ Channel & volume control, power, mute, home, back, menu β’ HDMI / input source switching β’ One-tap streaming launchers: Netflix, YouTube, Prime, Apple TV+, Max, Spotify β’ iPhone keyboard sync β type into TV search boxes live β’ Hardware volume buttons β iPhone +/β controls TV volume β’ Multi-touch trackpad with true 2-finger gestures β’ Wake-on-LAN β power on your TV from cold β’ Macro recorder β capture and replay multi-step routines 24 BRANDS, 7 LANGUAGES OF CONNECTION HELP Detailed in-app Connection Guide walks you through every model series β Turkish, English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Arabic. Premium starts at $4.99/week or $29.99/year. Lifetime unlock available for $49.99. Terms: https://birsoftware.com/terms.html Privacy: https://birsoftware.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PACS Mobile at none against Universal Remote TV+'s 3. PACS Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). Universal Remote TV+'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Universal Remote TV+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PACS Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.
PACS Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Universal Remote TV+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PACS Mobile | Universal Remote TV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 26.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PACS | Birkan Aksoy |
In-app purchases
PACS Mobile
No in-app purchases
Universal Remote TV+
- Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$49.99
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