Comparison

Yino vs Universal Remote for MAG

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

Head to head
About

Yino

Features
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direct pages to individuals, broadcast messages to entire groups, or use hunting mode to call team members in priority order until someone responds. Perfect for on-call teams, emergency responders, and any group that needs reliable, real-time alerts.

About

Universal Remote for MAG

Control your MAG set-top box from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Manage channels, volume, navigation, and text input seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Includes home screen widgets and Siri shortcuts for enhanced convenience.

Highlights
  • Full MAG set-top box control
  • Channel and volume adjustment
  • Menu navigation and text input
  • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Siri Shortcuts support
  • Multiple device management
Features
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Fully control your MAG set-top box with Universal Remote for MAG, the modern remote control utility for compatible STBs. Lost the physical remote? This app puts every essential control right on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Switch channels, adjust volume, power your box on or off, navigate menus, and type text. All this done over your local Wi‑Fi network with a clean, intuitive interface designed for one-handed use with user privacy in mind. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Navigation: D-pad with swipe gestures, OK/Select, Back, and Home • Channels & volume: Dedicated channel and volume rockers • Power & playback: Power, Play/Pause, Rewind, and Fast Forward • Number keypad: Direct channel entry with a live on-screen HUD • Color buttons: Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue (F1–F4) • Live keyboard: Type search terms, passwords, and URLs on your TV • Haptic feedback: Optional tactile response for every press BEYOND THE APP • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets: Volume, playback, and navigation without opening the app • Apple Watch app: Full D-pad, power, keyboard, and Digital Crown volume control • Siri Shortcuts: Automate remote actions or send keyboard input with your voice • Multiple devices: Add, pair, and switch between several MAG boxes • iCloud Sync: Keep your device list in sync across your Apple devices EASY SETUP 1. Connect your MAG box and iPhone to the same Wi‑Fi network. 2. On your MAG box, enable remote control: Settings → System settings → Remote control. 3. Open the app, add your box, and complete the quick pairing flow. DISCLAIMER & SUPPORT Universal Remote for MAG is an independent, third-party client tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Infomir or Telecommunication Technologies. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Questions or feedback? Use Settings → Send Feedback in the app. We read every message. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Yino4 screens
Universal Remote for MAG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Yino at every 4 days against Universal Remote for MAG's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Yino ships an update every 4 days, Universal Remote for MAG every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Yino versus Universal Remote for MAG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYinoUniversal Remote for MAG
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafeX Inc.SHUBHAM SHAH

In-app purchases

None

Yino

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Remote for MAG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yino free?
Yino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote for MAG free?
Universal Remote for MAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yino or Universal Remote for MAG have ads?
Neither Yino nor Universal Remote for MAG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yino or Universal Remote for MAG?
Yino ships an update every 4 days, and Universal Remote for MAG every 5 months. Most recently, Yino was updated on November 5, 2026 and Universal Remote for MAG on November 5, 2026.

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