# EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup vs Universal TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote at 4.8 against EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup's 4.1. Universal TV Remote also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup ships an update every 5 days, Universal TV Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup | Universal TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoapp-voice-commands-setup/id6503657910/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smartctrl/id6740748603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 67 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trang Ho Minh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735934816) | [Nice Express](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300337847) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoapp-voice-commands-setup/id6503657910)

Access over 1000 categorized commands for your smart devices via text or voice. Save favorites, translate languages, and get detailed setup instructions to maximize your device experience.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 categorized commands, Text and voice interaction, Bookmark favorite commands, Language translation, Detailed setup instructions, Smart home, music, traffic, weather, news controls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Package | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Package | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Package | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Just perfect
- ⭐ Very good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Ads, ads, ads
- 🚨 Too complicated
- 🚨 Too hard to setup and kept giving adds and premium
- 🚨 Confused
- 🚨 I can't get it to run

**Reported bugs**

- I can't get it to run
- Estafa
- Doesn't work. Useless
- Connection to WiFi problems
- cannot connect to wi-fi

**Requested features**

- Activar
- Help!


### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-smartctrl/id6740748603)

Control all your smart TVs with a single app. Easily connect to devices on your Wi-Fi network for instant remote access. Features a touchpad, keyboard for typing, and quick launch buttons for streaming services.

**Highlights:** Control multiple smart TVs, Wi-Fi device discovery, Full remote functionality, Touchpad and keyboard input, Quick launch streaming apps, App launching from TV

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Remote for Roku Lifetime access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup free?

EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup or Universal TV Remote?

Universal TV Remote is rated higher. EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup averages 4.1 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Universal TV Remote averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup or Universal TV Remote have ads?

Universal TV Remote shows ads; EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup does not.

### Which is updated more often, EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup or Universal TV Remote?

EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup ships an update every 5 days, and Universal TV Remote every 4 months. Most recently, EchoApp Voice, Commands, Setup was updated on October 19, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on October 17, 2026.

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