# Remote control vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 5.0 against Remote control's 4.4. Remote control's advantage is review sentiment (15% vs 0%) and ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote control has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of Remote control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Universal Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-control/id6505102490/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-tv/id6746471695/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **15.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小兵 付](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723851931) | [LEADVISION MEDIA MANAGEMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749906380) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-control/id6505102490)

Turn your smartphone into a universal remote for all your home appliances. Control TVs, air conditioners, and more with a user-friendly interface and customizable scenes. Simplify your home management from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for multiple devices, One-button control for appliances, Extensive brand compatibility, User-friendly interface, Smart scene automation, Control from anywhere

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-remote-tv/id6746471695)

Control various household appliances like TVs and air conditioners with a single tap. Organize devices by scenario for efficient management. This app consolidates all your remote controls into one convenient solution.

**Highlights:** One-tap appliance control, All-inclusive universal remote, Scene-based management, Control AC and TV, Consolidates all remotes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote control free?

Remote control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote control or Universal Remote?

Universal Remote is rated higher. Remote control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Remote control or Universal Remote have ads?

Neither Remote control nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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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.*