Universal AC remote control vs Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal AC remote control
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Experience ultimate control of your air conditioning with the AC Remote app. Say goodbye to cluttered remotes and hello to streamlined convenience, all from your smartphone. Tired of juggling multiple remotes for your air conditioners? Say hello to AC Remote, the revolutionary app that transforms your smartphone into a universal AC controller. With our innovative solution, you can bid farewell to the clutter of brand-specific remotes and embrace the convenience of controlling all your air conditioning units from a single, sleek interface. Our free, universal AC Remote Controller app revolutionizes how you manage your air conditioner. Seamlessly control multiple devices with an intuitive interface that ensures effortless navigation and connectivity. Key Features: Universal compatibility across AC brands Control multiple units from one app Adjust temperature, mode, power, timer, and fan speed with ease User-friendly design for all ages Note: This app is not officially affiliated with any air conditioner manufacturer.
Smart TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for TVs, ACs, and more. Control devices via IR blaster, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Learn custom commands and create automated scenes for seamless device management.
- Universal device control
- IR blaster and WiFi support
- Smart TV integration
- Custom remote creation
- Scene automation
- Room organization
- Apple Watch companion
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Universal Remote is a smart remote control app that helps you control your TV, air conditioner, set-top box, projector, soundbar, fan and more from your iPhone — over Wi-Fi, with an IR blaster, or through your smart home. It supports 300+ brands with 14,000+ ready-made remotes, controls Wi-Fi air conditioners directly, and integrates with Apple Watch, Siri, widgets and the Lock Screen. Made for anyone who lost a remote, wants one app instead of a drawer full of remotes, or wants to control hotel and rental-home devices from their phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Replace a lost or broken remote in seconds — pick your device brand and a ready-made remote appears, no programming • Control your smart TV with no extra hardware — Samsung, LG webOS, Sony Bravia, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Google TV and Apple TV connect over your Wi-Fi network • Control your air conditioner from the couch — IR ACs work through a blaster; Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL Wi-Fi ACs connect directly with no blaster at all • Run whole scenes with one tap — "Movie Night" can turn on the TV, switch input, and set the soundbar together • Control everything from your Apple Watch, the Lock Screen, widgets, or by asking Siri COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need to buy extra hardware? Not for smart TVs, streaming boxes, or Wi-Fi air conditioners — those connect over your home network. Classic IR-only devices (most ACs, older TVs, fans, projectors) need a small Wi-Fi-to-IR blaster such as Broadlink RM4/RM Mini, a Tuya/Smart Life IR hub, Global Caché iTach, or an ESP DIY blaster. iPhones have no built-in IR emitter. Which TV brands work? Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Hisense, TCL, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp and 300+ more. Smart TVs are controlled over Wi-Fi; any TV with a remote sensor is controlled by IR through a blaster. Can it control my air conditioner? Yes. The code database covers Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Carrier, Gree, Midea, Haier, Hitachi, Whirlpool, TCL and hundreds of regional AC brands with full state control — mode, temperature, fan speed and swing. Wi-Fi models from Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL work with no IR hardware. What does it cost? Try the app with built-in demo remotes. Controlling your own devices needs Premium, which starts with a 3-day free trial before any charge. No ads. What if my device isn't listed? The code database updates automatically — new remotes arrive monthly without an app update. You can also learn codes from your original remote with a Broadlink blaster, or request your model in the app. THE DETAILS • 14,000+ ready-made remotes across 300+ brands: TVs, air conditioners, set-top boxes, projectors, soundbars, AV receivers, DVD players, fans, lights, air purifiers, robot vacuums and cameras • IR protocols: NEC, RC5, RC6, Sony SIRC, Kaseikyo, raw capture playback • Smart home: HomeKit air conditioners, Tuya, Xiaomi Mi Home, SwitchBot, Sensibo, Broadlink • Custom remotes: rearrange buttons, add macros, build a layout that matches how you actually use each device • Fully translated into 39 languages • No banner ads, no "watch an ad to unlock" — just the remote Questions or a device we should add? Email support@mobilealchemy.co — we add reader-requested models every month. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Universal Remote offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Premium access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote at 4.5 against Universal AC remote control's 1.0. Smart TV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Universal AC remote control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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. Smart TV Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Universal AC remote control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Universal AC remote control ships an update every 3 months, Smart TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal AC remote control | Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mustapha faja | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
In-app purchases
Universal AC remote control
No in-app purchases
Smart TV Remote
- Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
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