# Universal Remote Control vs Universal Fire Smart Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote Control at 4.7 against Universal Fire Smart Remote's 4.3. Universal Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (459 vs 101). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Universal Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 459 and 101 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Control | Universal Fire Smart Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (459 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6745263664/reviews)** | [4.3 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-fire-smart-remote/id6746546473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **459** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asmus Smidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826806454) | [,REMILOUIS JEAN MARIE VERGEZ PASCAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817379340) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-tv/id6745263664)

Control your streaming devices with a mobile app. Search for content using voice or keyboard, enjoy private listening with headphones, and cast media from your phone to your TV. Access free movies and live TV, and manage your channels.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use remote control, Voice and keyboard search, Private listening via headphones, Cast media from phone to TV, Add and launch channels, Text input on streaming device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Universal Fire Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-fire-smart-remote/id6746546473)

Stream photos, videos, music, and web content from your device to your Fire TV. Offers full remote control functionality with an on-screen keyboard for easy navigation and text input.

**Highlights:** Fire TV Stick remote control, On-screen keyboard for text input, Stream photos and videos, Cast music and web content, Access favorite apps and channels, Cloud storage integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote Control free?

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

### Is Universal Fire Smart Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Universal Remote Control or Universal Fire Smart Remote?

Universal Remote Control is rated higher. Universal Remote Control averages 4.7 out of 5 from 459 ratings, while Universal Fire Smart Remote averages 4.3 from 101 ratings.

### Do Universal Remote Control or Universal Fire Smart Remote have ads?

Neither Universal Remote Control nor Universal Fire Smart Remote shows ads.

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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.*