Comparison

Universal Remote Control vs WaterClear

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

Head to head
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

About

WaterClear

Features
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Instantly eject trapped water from your iPhone speakers with powerful acoustic frequencies — combined with haptic vibration for maximum effectiveness. Got water stuck in your iPhone speaker? WaterClear uses precision-tuned sound waves — starting at 165 Hz, the resonant frequency of smartphone speaker grills — to physically push water out. With 3 power levels, speaker targeting, and continuous Taptic Engine vibration, it's the fastest way to restore crystal-clear sound. HOW IT WORKS • Sound waves play at maximum volume, creating strong air displacement inside the speaker chamber • Frequencies are tuned to match your speaker grill's resonant frequency for maximum vibration amplitude • Continuous haptic vibration adds physical force to dislodge water trapped in crevices • Frequency sweep modes cycle through 165–220 Hz to clear different speaker chambers 3 POWER LEVELS • Gentle — Soft 165 Hz tone for light splashes • Standard — 165–220 Hz frequency sweep for regular cleaning • Deep Clean — Rapid multi-pass sweep at maximum power for stubborn water SPEAKER TARGETING • Bottom Speaker — Target the main speaker grille • Earpiece — Clear water from the top earpiece speaker • Both — Blast all speakers simultaneously FEATURES • 3 power levels from gentle to deep clean • Target bottom speaker, earpiece, or both • Real-time waveform visualization • Elapsed time tracking and auto-stop timer • Duration presets: 15s, 30s, or 60s • Built-in "How It Works" guide with step-by-step instructions • Core Haptics continuous vibration for maximum water removal • Premium, minimal design — no ads, no subscriptions INSTRUCTIONS Turn your volume up to maximum Hold your phone with the speaker facing down Choose your power level, speaker, and duration Tap START PURGE and wait for completion Gently tap the back of your phone to release remaining drops TIPS • Repeat 2–3 times if water remains • Works best within 30 minutes of water exposure • Use Deep Clean for stubborn water • Try the Earpiece setting if water is stuck in the top speaker • Do not use compressed air or insert objects into the speaker Designed for iPhone. One-time purchase — no subscriptions, no ads, no data collected.

Screenshots

Universal Remote Control4 screens
WaterClear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal Remote Control at Free against WaterClear's $1.99. WaterClear's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Universal Remote Control is free to download; WaterClear costs $1.99 up front. Universal Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. WaterClear asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Universal Remote Control versus WaterClear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Remote ControlWaterClear
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (249 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings249 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal АС Remote LabEmrah Korkmaz

In-app purchases

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
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  • 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
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  • Lifetime Premium$59.99
None

WaterClear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Remote Control free?
Universal Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WaterClear free?
WaterClear costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Universal Remote Control or WaterClear have ads?
Neither Universal Remote Control nor WaterClear shows ads.

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