# Universal Remote for Smart TV! vs timbr.ar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: timbr.ar at none against Universal Remote for Smart TV!'s 6. timbr.ar also leads on ads (none vs shown). Universal Remote for Smart TV!'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote for Smart TV! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. timbr.ar asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote for Smart TV! | timbr.ar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xleum](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689572429) | [Mariano Koldobsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895572172) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote for Smart TV!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-for-smart-tv/id6670467628)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and launch streaming apps. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control, Device connectivity, Quick app launch, Haptic and sound feedback, Photo and video casting, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 👍 Practical and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- Expanded device compatibility


### timbr.ar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timbrar/id6763954143)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote for Smart TV! free?

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

### Is timbr.ar free?

timbr.ar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Universal Remote for Smart TV! or timbr.ar have ads?

Universal Remote for Smart TV! shows ads; timbr.ar does not.

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