Comparison

China Key vs Universal Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

China Key

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Stay connected with your shipments in real-time! The ChinaKey App lets you monitor your orders from start to finish. Receive instant updates on shipment status, estimated delivery times, and more—all from the convenience of your mobile device. With a user-friendly interface and reliable notifications, you’ll never lose sight of your packages again. Download the ChinaKey App today and experience shipping like never before!

About

Universal Remote

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate with an intuitive interface. Cast photos, videos, and presentations directly to your TV for an immersive entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Core remote functions (volume, channels, playback)
  • Intuitive UI with touchpad and keyboard
  • Automatic setup
  • Effortless channel surfing
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
  • Multi-media casting (PDFs, PPTX)
  • Seamless Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Universal Remote - Control TVs is your one-stop solution for a seamless smart TV experience. This app transforms your smartphone into a powerful universal remote, replicating all the functionality of your original remote and offering additional features you'll love:
 * Core Remote Functions: Control everything effortlessly, including volume, channels, playback, and navigation. * Intuitive UI: Enjoy a user-friendly interface with a full remote layout, responsive touchpad, fast keyboard search, and more. * Automatic Setup: Forget complicated configurations. Our app simplifies setup to get you started instantly. * Effortless Channel Surfing: Access your favorite channels with ease through the system tab. * Big Screen Entertainment: Cast photos, videos directly from your phone to your TV for a truly immersive experience. (New Feature!) * Multi-Media Casting: Unleash the power of your phone's screen. Cast PDFs, PPTX presentations, browse content directly on your TV, and view online images. (New Feature!) * Seamless Wi-Fi Connectivity: Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network for effortless control.
 How to Get Started: 1. Download Universal Remote - Control TVs and ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Click the Connect icon on the app and choose your Smart TV from the list. 3. Start exploring! Enjoy all the features at your fingertips.
 Compatibility: Our app is designed to work with all major Smart TV brands, giving you universal control.
 **Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features. – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Disclaimer: Universal Remote・TV Control is NOT the official application of Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Hisense, Panasonic, Vizio, Insignia, TCL, Onn, Westinghouse, Skyworth, Element and it is NOT affiliated with or endorsed by these or any other companies. For complete access to all Universal Remote・TV Control features, you will need to subscribe to Premium. For Smart TVs / Devices, the only setting required is to connect your phone as well as your Smart TV / Device to the same Wifi network. Contact Us: For any support or inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at: tranthimyquyen87@gmail.com Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: Learn more about our privacy practices and terms of use at: * Privacy Policy: https://universaltechlab.com/privacy/ * Terms of Use: https://universaltechlab.com/terms/ Take control. Download Universal Remote - Control TVs today!

Screenshots

China Key4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: China Key at none against Universal Remote's 4. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. China Key asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

China Key ships an update every 11 months, Universal Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
China Key versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChina KeyUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—72.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—88 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB160 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperMEGABEE SALUNIVERSAL TECHLAB

In-app purchases

None

China Key

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Week Premium Package3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Month Package$14.991 Month
  • Year Package$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Package$44.99

Questions

Is China Key free?
China Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do China Key or Universal Remote have ads?
Neither China Key nor Universal Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, China Key or Universal Remote?
China Key ships an update every 11 months, and Universal Remote weekly. Most recently, China Key was updated on October 9, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 16, 2026.

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