# Universal TV Remote Control 。 vs Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Scanner at 5.0 against Universal TV Remote Control 。's 4.3. Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Universal TV Remote Control 。's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control 。 sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control 。 has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote Control 。 ships an update fortnightly, Scanner every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control 。 | Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6736705175/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scanner/id6740763210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [JokDev Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632609652) | [Guangzhou Linke Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776569852) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control 。

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6736705175)

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive TV remote. Control major brands wirelessly via Wi-Fi, manage channels, volume, and launch streaming services. Includes an internet speed test and media casting feature.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Full remote functionality, Internet speed testing, Cast media to TV, Quick streaming app launch

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium week access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium week access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Promo Week Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $11.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Month Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Year | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Year Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-pdf-scanner/id6740763210)

This app offers robust document scanning with intelligent camera features, text recognition, and ID scanning. Convert documents to various formats, measure real-time data with AR, and import files from multiple sources for quick mobile management.

**Highlights:** Intelligent camera scanning, Text recognition (OCR), ID scanning, Multiple format conversions, AR measurement, Import files, Mobile file management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Members | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | one-time |
| Annual Membership | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control 。 free?

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

### Is Scanner free?

Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control 。 or Scanner?

Scanner is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control 。 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control 。 or Scanner have ads?

Scanner shows ads; Universal TV Remote Control 。 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control 。 or Scanner?

Universal TV Remote Control 。 ships an update fortnightly, and Scanner every 9 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control 。 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scanner on October 10, 2026.

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