# Smart Things vs Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧

The clearest difference is rating: Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ at 5.0 against Smart Things's 4.2. Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 18.6). Smart Things's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (175 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Things sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Things has 175 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Things | Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-things-remote-control/id6757602001/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-ac-remote-control/id6761612400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Electronics Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883185041) | [IVEY HOUSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890446181) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-things-remote-control/id6757602001)

Control your smart home devices, including TVs, air conditioners, and lighting, from your phone. Integrate multiple devices for easy management and set the perfect ambiance. Enjoy a connected lifestyle with effortless control at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Air conditioner management, LED lighting control, Smart speaker integration, Multi-device management, Automatic device detection, Remote access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Things Control | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart AC | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $19.99 | per month |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Remote | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Home | $29.99 | per month |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Things: Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Things | $9.99 | one-time |


### Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-ac-remote-control/id6761612400)

Transform your smartphone into a universal air conditioner remote. Easily control temperature, fan speed, and modes for various AC brands. Schedule your comfort and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Universal AC compatibility, Adjust temperature, fan speed, and airflow, Smart modes (Cooling, Heating, Fan, Dry), Custom scheduling and timers, Intuitive user interface

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Things free?

Smart Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ free?

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Things or Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧?

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ is rated higher. Smart Things averages 4.2 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Things or Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ have ads?

Neither Smart Things nor Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*