Comparison

AC Remote vs Universal Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

AC Remote

Transform your phone into a universal remote for any air conditioner. Control modes, fan speed, timers, and swing settings for multiple units from one app. Ideal for home, office, or travel when remotes are lost or broken.

Highlights
  • Universal AC control
  • Mode selection (Cool, Hot, Auto)
  • Fan speed adjustment
  • Timer management
  • Swing direction control
  • Manage multiple AC units
  • Power on/off and settings
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Control Any Air Conditioner with Your Phone – No Remote Needed! Forgot where you put the remote again? Lost your AC remote? Batteries dead? No problem! The app can only connect to devices that are compatible with Apple HomeKit.With AC Remote: Air Conditioner Pro App, your iPhone becomes a universal remote for any air conditioner – anytime, anywhere. The app can only connect to devices that are compatible with Apple HomeKit. Just open the app, connect to your AC, and enjoy full control at your fingertips: • MODE – Choose a comfortable mode: Cool, Hot or Auto • FAN – Adjust the blowing intensity to your liking • TIMER – Set and manage your AC’s run time for maximum efficiency • SWING – Enjoy balanced cooling in every direction • Power on/off and switch settings instantly • Compatible with most major AC brands Manage Multiple AC in One Place Got more than one air conditioner at home? There’s a solution! Control all your AC units across different rooms – living room, bedroom, kitchen – from a single app. Name each device and switch between them in seconds. Perfect for home, office, or travel – especially when remotes go missing or stop working. Say goodbye to plastic remotes. Say hello to smart, effortless cooling. Download now and take control of your comfort. Use the full AC Remote: Air Conditioner Pro experience by subscribing. - Your iTunes account will be charged once the purchase is confirmed. - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal charges will be applied within 24 hours before the subscription renews, and the cost will be shown. - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your account settings. - Once a subscription is activated, any remaining free trial period will be forfeited. - If you don’t cancel before the free trial ends, your subscription will begin automatically, and the selected plan will be charged. Terms and Conditions: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-07-15-3 Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-07-15-50

About

Universal Remote Control

Control your home's climate and entertainment devices using your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Manage air conditioners, TVs, and more with detailed controls, energy tracking, and AI-powered scene suggestions. Integrates with Siri and Shortcuts for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Control AC, TV, heater, dehumidifier, humidifier
  • Detailed device controls
  • Energy usage and cost tracking
  • AI-powered climate scene suggestions
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
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One app for every remote in your home. Your air conditioner, TV, heater, dehumidifier and humidifier, all controlled from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Pick a device and its controls are on your screen. ONE REMOTE, FIVE DEVICES – Air conditioner: exact temperature, cooling, heating, fan, dry and auto modes, three fan speeds, vertical and horizontal swing, sleep timer – TV: D-pad with OK, back and home, volume and channel, mute, play, pause and skip – Heater, dehumidifier and humidifier: power, modes and settings, right next to your AC – Celsius or Fahrenheit, your choice KNOW WHAT YOUR AC COSTS – Run history with estimated energy use and cost for the day and the month, shown on a chart – Set your unit's power, your electricity rate and your currency – A monthly report arrives as a notification COMFORT CHECK – A comfort score based on the local weather – Mold risk and a suggested fix in one tap. No AC connected yet? The same button opens the AC search – Summary cards on the remote screen take you to Energy and Comfort CLIMATE THAT PLANS AHEAD Built-in AI reads the local forecast and suggests a scene for the day. Six presets, from Night to Boost, adjust to your taste and apply in one tap. Smart reminders before bed, before a hot day and after long runs. NO NEED TO OPEN THE APP – Siri and Shortcuts: turn the AC on or off, pick a mode, set the temperature or ask how much it cost – Control Center buttons: On, Off and Dry – Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while the AC runs: mode, temperature, run time, cost and sleep timer – Scenes on a schedule: night mode at 11 PM, morning mode when your alarm rings WI-FI, NOT INFRARED The app scans your Wi-Fi network and lists the devices it finds: choose yours and tap Connect. It does not use an IR blaster, so it cannot reach older units that only accept an infrared signal. Check that your device connects to Wi-Fi before you subscribe. This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any air conditioner, television or appliance manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. SUBSCRIPTION The app offers an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks the full feature set and removes ads. – Payment is charged to your Apple ID once you confirm the purchase. – The subscription renews automatically at the end of every period unless auto-renewal is switched off at least 24 hours before that period ends. – Renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the current period ends, at the price of the plan you chose. The price of the next period is shown to you before that charge. – Manage your plan or switch off auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings at any time after purchase. Removing the app from your device does not cancel the subscription. – Where a trial is offered, it turns into a paid subscription unless you cancel before the trial ends. Buying a paid plan while a trial is running forfeits whatever is left of that trial. – Prices include applicable local taxes and may differ by region. Privacy Policy: https://kupoldev.uk/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kupoldev.uk/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

AC Remote4 screens
Universal Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Remote Control at none against AC Remote's shown. Universal Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (249 vs 12). AC Remote's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AC Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Universal Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AC Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote Control has 249 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of AC Remote's written reviews are positive against 26% of Universal Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AC Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Universal Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AC Remote versus Universal Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAC RemoteUniversal Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.4 (249 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12249 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRUST DIGITAL LIMITEDUniversal АС Remote Lab

Customer experience

AC Remote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal Remote Control

All ratings249 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative72.5%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AC Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99
  • Lifetime Access$59.99
10 purchases

Universal Remote Control

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Premium Week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Week7 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Premium Year$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium Lifetime$4.99
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
Show 1 more
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99

Questions

Is AC Remote free?
AC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote Control free?
Universal Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AC Remote or Universal Remote Control?
AC Remote is rated higher. AC Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Universal Remote Control averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.
Do AC Remote or Universal Remote Control have ads?
AC Remote shows ads; Universal Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, AC Remote or Universal Remote Control?
AC Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Universal Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, AC Remote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Universal Remote Control on November 9, 2026.

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