# Universal Remote Controller vs Airemote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal Remote Controller at 100% against Airemote's 0%. Universal Remote Controller also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (71 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote Controller sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Airemote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Controller has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Universal Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Airemote's.

Universal Remote Controller ships an update every 3 months, Airemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Controller | Airemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controller/id6743434100/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airemote-tv-remote-control/id6755586655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP MATIC YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471839283) | [子涵 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849601215) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-controller/id6743434100)

Consolidate control of all your home devices into one intuitive application. Manage TVs, air conditioners, media players, and more directly from your smartphone. Enjoy a seamless and ad-free experience with broad compatibility.

**Highlights:** Control TVs, ACs, media players, projectors, Supports IR and Wi-Fi devices, Smart device detection, Quick setup, Sleek dark mode interface, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote PRO Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control Pro (Weekly) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote PRO Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### Airemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airemote-tv-remote-control/id6755586655)

Control your TV with your phone, casting photos and videos to the big screen. Features smart modes to manage screen time and offers universal compatibility with popular streaming devices. Enjoy a seamless entertainment experience with a clean, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Adjust volume and change channels, Responsive touchpad navigation, Full playback control, Cast photos and videos to TV, Smart screen time management modes, Universal compatibility with streaming devices

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription_week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription_week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription_week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| subscription_year | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote Controller free?

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

### Is Airemote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Controller or Airemote?

Universal Remote Controller is rated higher. Universal Remote Controller averages 4.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Airemote averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote Controller or Airemote have ads?

Neither Universal Remote Controller nor Airemote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Universal Remote Controller or Airemote?

Universal Remote Controller ships an update every 3 months, and Airemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Universal Remote Controller was updated on October 20, 2026 and Airemote on October 7, 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.*