# Roomie Universal Remote X vs Safehugg

Roomie Universal Remote X and Safehugg both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Safehugg's written reviews are positive against 27% of Roomie Universal Remote X's. Safehugg also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Roomie Universal Remote X's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 5) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roomie Universal Remote X sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Safehugg sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Roomie Universal Remote X against 4.2 for Safehugg. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roomie Universal Remote X has 95 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Roomie Universal Remote X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Safehugg's.

Roomie Universal Remote X ships an update every 3 weeks, Safehugg every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roomie Universal Remote X | Safehugg |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomie-universal-remote-x/id6739638569/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safehugg/id6759386049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 139 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roomie Remote, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/431497720) | [SAFE4R, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535181130) |

## What reviewers say

### Roomie Universal Remote X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roomie-universal-remote-x/id6739638569)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal remote for your smart home and entertainment devices. Control TVs, lights, thermostats, and more with an intuitive interface, even remotely. Offers personalized media guides and advanced automation for effortless home management.

**Highlights:** Vibrant Liquid Glass Interface, Broad Device Compatibility, Personalized TV & Media Guides, Smart Home Control, Family-Friendly Features, Voice Control, Automation & Macros

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Room Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| One Room Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| One Home Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Unlimited 3-Year Pass | $299.99 | one-time |


### Safehugg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safehugg/id6759386049)

This app offers a comprehensive safety and wellness platform for families. It combines real-time location sharing, virtual medical care, mental health support, and cyber protection in one integrated experience.

**Highlights:** Intelligent location sharing, Emergency alerts, 24/7 virtual telehealth, On-demand mental wellness support, Cyber protection, Daily affirmations and emotion tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual/Family Plan | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roomie Universal Remote X free?

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

### Is Safehugg free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Roomie Universal Remote X or Safehugg?

Roomie Universal Remote X is rated higher. Roomie Universal Remote X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Safehugg averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Roomie Universal Remote X or Safehugg have ads?

Neither Roomie Universal Remote X nor Safehugg shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Roomie Universal Remote X or Safehugg?

Roomie Universal Remote X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safehugg every 2 weeks. Most recently, Roomie Universal Remote X was updated on October 30, 2026 and Safehugg on October 10, 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.*