# Universal TV Remote vs Home Security Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Universal TV Remote at none against Home Security Camera's shown. Universal TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (269 vs 69). Home Security Camera's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal TV Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Home Security Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Universal TV Remote against 4.6 for Home Security Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269 and 69 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Universal TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of Home Security Camera's.

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 9 days, Home Security Camera every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal TV Remote | Home Security Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-all-tvs/id6757775700/reviews) | **[4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-afcamera/id6760445228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **269** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bencore Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820470752) | [Orin Light Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814853141) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-tv-remote-all-tvs/id6757775700)

Transform your phone into a powerful universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control your entertainment easily via Wi-Fi with a fast, intuitive interface. Ideal for replacing lost or broken remotes.

**Highlights:** Control Smart TVs & streaming devices, Wi-Fi connectivity, Fast connection & smooth response, Intuitive interface, Compatible with most popular TV brands, Replacement for lost/broken remotes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Family | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Family | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### Home Security Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-security-camera-afcamera/id6760445228)

This app helps protect your privacy by scanning your WiFi network for connected devices and detecting potential hidden cameras. It offers tools to monitor network performance and identify unauthorized access.

**Highlights:** Hidden camera detection, WiFi network scanning, Connected device identification, Bluetooth scanning, Signal detection, Internet speed test, Network latency test

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe For Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe For Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal TV Remote free?

Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Home Security Camera free?

Home Security Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Universal TV Remote or Home Security Camera?

Home Security Camera is rated higher. Universal TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Home Security Camera averages 4.6 from 69 ratings.

### Do Universal TV Remote or Home Security Camera have ads?

Home Security Camera shows ads; Universal TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Universal TV Remote or Home Security Camera?

Universal TV Remote ships an update every 9 days, and Home Security Camera every 4 days. Most recently, Universal TV Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Home Security Camera on October 28, 2026.

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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.*