# Universal Remote Control vs WaterClear

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote Control | WaterClear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-wifi/id6751887174/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **249** | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Universal АС Remote Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837413721) | [Emrah Korkmaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485564066) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-control-wifi/id6751887174)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Week | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


### WaterClear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterclear-water-eject/id6762314741)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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