Comparison

Universal Remote vs PlantCare

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

Head to head
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!

About

PlantCare

Features
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PlantCare: Guide Identifier Welcome to PlantCare: Guide Identifier and Plant Care. Have you ever wondered about the name of a beautiful flower you found? Do you dream of becoming a skilled gardener or wish to have a personal botany expert right at your fingertips? PlantCare: Guide Identifier is the ultimate app for plant lovers. Simply take a photo of any plant, and the app will instantly identify it, providing detailed information and expert guidance. With PlantCare, you can explore and recognize thousands of plants, flowers, herbs, and trees in seconds. Discover valuable care tips, learn how to keep your plants healthy, and detect diseases early with professional advice for quick treatment. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://novaapps.com.vn/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://novaapps.com.vn/terms-of-service/ Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. Manage or disable auto-renew anytime in your Account Settings.

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
PlantCare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Universal Remote at weekly against PlantCare's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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 and PlantCare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update weekly, PlantCare every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Universal Remote versus PlantCare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemotePlantCare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (90 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings90 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNIVERSAL TECHLABVu Nguyen

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
3 purchases

PlantCare

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly VIP Package$2.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP Package$9.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP Package3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlantCare free?
PlantCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote or PlantCare have ads?
Neither Universal Remote nor PlantCare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or PlantCare?
Universal Remote ships an update weekly, and PlantCare every 2 months. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlantCare on October 25, 2026.

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