Comparison

万能遥控器 vs Remote

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

Head to head
About

万能遥控器

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for various home appliances like air conditioners and TVs. Control multiple devices from one app, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes. Requires an external infrared device for some functions.

Highlights
  • Control air conditioners and TVs
  • Supports various home appliances
  • Eliminates need for multiple remotes
  • Smartphone-based control
  • Infrared and Bluetooth modes
Features
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万能遥控器,兼容主流品牌家电,让你可以轻松使用智能手机遥控空调、电视等家用电器。 【手机万能遥控】 一部手机,遥控所有家电,支持遥控空调、电视、风扇、空气净化器、DVD、机顶盒、电视盒子、投影仪等家电。再也不用到处找遥控器了,只要有手机就能遥控! 注意: 本产品红外模式需与专用外置红外设备配套使用,红外设备需单独购买,请须知 本产品蓝牙模式,需目标操作设备支持蓝牙控制,如目标设备不支持则无法操控,部分蓝牙设备需设备端确认才能进行匹配

About

Remote

Features
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Universal Remote Control: One Phone to Manage Your Whole Smart Home The smartphone has evolved into a versatile control hub, redefining the smart living experience with four core advantages to simplify complex operations Multiple brands covered, goodbye to the hassle of multiple remotes The universal remote control supports numerous domestic and international home appliance brands, seamlessly adapting to common devices such as TVs, air conditioners, and set-top boxes, as well as projectors and smart devices No need to memorize the operation logic of different remote controls. Simply input the brand or model keyword for one-click search, and you'll quickly match a precise remote control solution, truly achieving "one device in hand, control the entire house." Exceptional compatibility, capable of controlling even niche devices The "Universal Remote Control" boasts a powerful infrared code library, offering comprehensive compatibility and support for vintage appliances and niche brands. Currently, it supports over a dozen infrared protocols, including NEC and RC5 No need to purchase a dedicated controller separately. Whether it's an old device used at home for years or professional appliances in the office, all can be easily integrated into a mobile control system, with a compatibility rate exceeding 80% Supports two modes: WiFi and infrared connection WiFi Mode: The target device must support WiFi control and be connected to the same WiFi network as the current operating device. Select the corresponding brand, then scan and pair to enable usage Infrared Mode: The infrared mode requires an additional infrared emitter to be connected to a mobile phone or tablet. Upon successful connection, the "Universal Remote Control" will automatically recognize and match the infrared device. Select the corresponding brand and infrared code (optional) to control the connected electrical appliance Custom scene interconnection, one-click activation for a convenient life The "Universal Remote" supports the remote scene saving function, allowing users to create usage scenarios for the remote. No reconfiguration is needed upon subsequent use, enabling direct operation Auto-renewal subscription terms: The subscription service is an auto-renewing membership with an optional cycle: continuous monthly billing. Upon confirmation of purchase, the payment will be deducted from your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew, and iTunes will charge your account 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Once the payment is successfully processed, your membership period will be extended accordingly. To cancel auto-renewal, please turn off auto-renewal in your subscription settings under Apple ID Settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTWNmb2pmbXZzVHFN User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTWRZV0NCRHpmZlZk Technical Support: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DTXlWZ3lQdGNwQUZK

Screenshots

万能遥控器3 screens
Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 万能遥控器 at none against Remote's 1. Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 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. Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. 万能遥控器 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

万能遥控器 ships an update every 4 months, Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
万能遥控器 versus Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter万能遥控器Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB65 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer明海 张宿州指尖网络科技有限公司

In-app purchases

None

万能遥控器

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote

Subscriptions1
  • 连续包月1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is 万能遥控器 free?
万能遥控器 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 万能遥控器 or Remote have ads?
Both 万能遥控器 and Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, 万能遥控器 or Remote?
万能遥控器 ships an update every 4 months, and Remote fortnightly. Most recently, 万能遥控器 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remote on September 28, 2026.

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