Comparison

WatchListApp vs Universal

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

Head to head
About

WatchListApp

Organize your movies and TV shows, track what you've watched, and discover new content. See where to stream, rent, or buy titles across various services and never miss an episode with countdowns and notifications. Share your watchlist with friends and get personalized recommendations.

Highlights
  • Add movies and TV shows to watchlist
  • Mark items as watched
  • See streaming availability
  • Track TV series episodes
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Share watchlists with friends
  • Price drop alerts
Features
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ORGANIZE YOUR ENTERTAINMENT Add movies and TV shows to your watchlist with a simple search. Mark items as watched and see your viewing history grow. Filter by type, genre, or streaming service to find exactly what you're in the mood for. KNOW WHERE TO WATCH See which streaming services have your favorite content available. We show you where to stream, rent, or buy across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Apple TV+, Peacock, Paramount+, and more. NEVER MISS AN EPISODE Track your favorite TV series with episode countdowns. Get notified when new episodes are about to air so you're always ready for premiere night. PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS Discover your next favorite based on what you've already watched. Choose between two recommendation engines to find content that matches your taste. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Connect with friends to see what they're watching. Share your watchlist and discover new content through the people you trust most. FEATURES: - Search millions of movies and TV shows - Track watched vs. unwatched content - See streaming availability by region - Episode countdown for TV series - Personalized recommendations - Multiple grid view sizes - Genre and type filters - Friend watchlist sharing - Privacy controls for sharing - Price drop alerts - Beautiful dark interface Start huildina vour nerfert watchlict todav

About

Universal

Features
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Never search for your physical remote again! Transform your iPhone or iPad into the only remote you'll ever need. Universal Smart Remote gives you complete control over your air conditioners and smart TVs — all from one beautifully designed app. Whether you've lost your original remote, run out of batteries, or simply want the convenience of controlling your home from your phone, this is your ultimate smart home companion. Air Conditioner Control Take full command of your AC — adjust temperature, switch modes (Cool, Heat, Fan, Dry), control fan speed, and manage multiple rooms from a single app. No IR blaster needed for Wi-Fi compatible units. Smart TV Control Discover and control your smart TV over Wi-Fi. Navigate menus, adjust volume, switch inputs, and more — just like your original remote. Key Features Universal Compatibility — Works with major brands including Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Daikin, Haier, Gree, Mitsubishi, and many more Instant Auto-Discovery — Scans your home network and finds your devices in seconds Multi-Device Support — Control your living room TV, bedroom AC, and office unit all from one app No Hardware Required — Connects directly over your home Wi-Fi network Multi-Language Support — Available in English, Arabic, and more Family Sharing — Everyone at home can control their devices with ease Clean, Modern Interface — Designed for simplicity and comfort Your home. Your control. One app.

Screenshots

WatchListApp4 screens
Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WatchListApp at none against Universal's shown. WatchListApp also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchListApp ships an update every 5 days, Universal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WatchListApp versus Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchListAppUniversal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Fowlerfatime ezzahra ouaziz

In-app purchases

None

WatchListApp

No in-app purchases

None

Universal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WatchListApp free?
WatchListApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal free?
Universal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WatchListApp or Universal have ads?
Universal shows ads; WatchListApp does not.
Which is updated more often, WatchListApp or Universal?
WatchListApp ships an update every 5 days, and Universal monthly. Most recently, WatchListApp was updated on October 12, 2026 and Universal on October 11, 2026.

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