# Universal TV Remote Control . vs Measuring Tape AR.

The clearest difference is rating: Universal TV Remote Control . at 4.8 against Measuring Tape AR.'s 4.1. Universal TV Remote Control . also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 15) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.2). Measuring Tape AR.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote Control . sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Measuring Tape AR. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal TV Remote Control . holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control . has 11K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, Measuring Tape AR. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote Control . | Measuring Tape AR. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740205332/reviews)** | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-ar/id6744727439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 166 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apps Venture Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788899518) | [hoper bel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809098867) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote Control .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-control/id6740205332)

Transform your phone into a universal remote for smart TVs, streaming sticks, and set-top boxes. Control power, volume, navigation, and media playback effortlessly. Connects via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Power ON/OFF, Volume Control, Dual Navigation Modes (Touchpad/D-pad), Keyboard input for TV, Media Player and App Control, Numeric Keypad, Wi-Fi connection

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 7 Day Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly (Family Plan) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $19.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime (Family Plan) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Remote (Family Plan) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless connectivity
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile functionality
- 👍 Visually appealing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Select/OK key not working
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to certain TV models
- Cursor jumping issue on select/OK key

**Requested features**

- Compatibility with Apple TV
- Ability to control more devices


### Measuring Tape AR.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuring-tape-ar/id6744727439)

Transform your phone into a precise measuring tool using augmented reality. Measure lengths, heights, and room dimensions instantly through your camera, eliminating the need for a physical tape measure. Capture and save your measurements with ease.

**Highlights:** AR-based measurement, Measure length, width, and height, Automatic surface detection, Unit conversion, Capture and save measurements, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Measure PRO (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Measure PRO (monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Measure PRO (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote Control . free?

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

### Is Measuring Tape AR. free?

Measuring Tape AR. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote Control . or Measuring Tape AR.?

Universal TV Remote Control . is rated higher. Universal TV Remote Control . averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Measuring Tape AR. averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote Control . or Measuring Tape AR. have ads?

Universal TV Remote Control . shows ads; Measuring Tape AR. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote Control . or Measuring Tape AR.?

Universal TV Remote Control . ships an update every 2 weeks, and Measuring Tape AR. every 5 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote Control . was updated on November 4, 2026 and Measuring Tape AR. on October 30, 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.*