Comparison

Freemote vs Universal SmartTV RC

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

Head to head
About

Freemote

Features
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Non-subscription universal remote app for controlling smart TVs and streaming devices over Wi-Fi. Connect multiple devices at the same time and switch between them instantly from a single app, with support for a wide range of TVs and streaming devices. This is an independently developed project. Minimal ads help cover operating costs, and an affordable lifetime Remove Ads purchase is available. If you notice a bug or compatibility issue, please contact us through the support page. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV or streaming device brand. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Universal SmartTV RC

Features
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Remote SmartTV turns your phone into a full-featured remote control for your Smart TV — no IR blaster required, just Wi-Fi. SUPPORTED TVs • Panasonic (Network Control) • LG (webOS) • Samsung (Tizen) • Sony (Android TV / Google TV) • Roku FEATURES • One-tap connection — auto-discovers TVs on your network • Full D-pad navigation with key repeat for volume, channels, and playback • Voice search — hold the mic button and speak • Quick-launch shortcuts for Netflix and YouTube • TV keyboard — type text and send directly to your TV • LG touchpad — pointer control for webOS • App Lock — protect with PIN, Face ID, or fingerprint • Multiple TVs — manage and switch between TVs easily PRIVACY All TV control happens locally on your Wi-Fi network. No account required. No TV data is stored on any server. REQUIREMENTS • TV and phone must be on the same Wi-Fi network • Smart TV network control must be enabled (see Settings on your TV) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Freemote4 screens
Universal SmartTV RC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Universal SmartTV RC at 13.0 against Freemote's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Freemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal SmartTV RC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Freemote versus Universal SmartTV RC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreemoteUniversal SmartTV RC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFikret Sarper TekNguyen Tue Lam

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Freemote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
2 purchases

Universal SmartTV RC

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads — Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads — Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Freemote free?
Freemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal SmartTV RC free?
Universal SmartTV RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Freemote or Universal SmartTV RC have ads?
Both Freemote and Universal SmartTV RC show ads.

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