# Task Commander vs Universal Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal Remote at weekly against Task Commander's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year and Universal Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Task Commander ships an update every 9 months, Universal Remote weekly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Commander | Universal Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **88** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smartquip Co For Technical Services And Computer Technology Faisal Jalal Mohammad And His Partners](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771402833) | [UNIVERSAL TECHLAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777966695) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-commander/id6737423107)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan - Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tvs/id6737794953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Package | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Package | $14.99 | per month |
| Year Package | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Package | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Commander free?

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

### Is Universal Remote free?

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

### Do Task Commander or Universal Remote have ads?

Neither Task Commander nor Universal Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Task Commander or Universal Remote?

Task Commander ships an update every 9 months, and Universal Remote weekly. Most recently, Task Commander was updated on September 29, 2026 and Universal Remote on September 29, 2026.

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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.*