Comparison

Smart TV · Universal Remote vs Smart AC Remote Controller

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV · Universal Remote

Features
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Smart TV · Universal Remote lets you control compatible Smart TVs from your iPhone in seconds. No more lost remotes or switching between different apps. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling instantly. Designed for many popular Smart TV systems and network-enabled streaming devices. Main features: Automatic TV detection on your local Wi-Fi Full remote controls: power, volume, channels, navigation, playback, home, and back Multiple control modes: D-pad, touchpad, and numpad Built-in keyboard for faster text entry Quick app launch for popular streaming services Media casting (photos and videos) to compatible TVs Fast reconnect to your last connected device Premium features: Unlimited remote actions Unlimited keyboard access Instant app launch Ad-free experience Priority support Subscription details: Weekly, monthly, and yearly plans may be available Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage and cancel anytime in your App Store account settings Any unused free trial portion (if offered) is forfeited after purchase This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer, streaming platform, or media service brand. EULA (Terms of Use): https://tvremoteuniversal.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteuniversal.netlify.app/privacy

About

Smart AC Remote Controller

Features
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ACRemote turns your iPhone into an elegant remote for your Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners. No more lost remotes and dull apps: control your comfort from a screen designed like a true premium object, with a large living dial and refined animations. FULL CONTROL - Turn your air conditioners on or off - Set the temperature with your finger on a large tactile dial - Switch modes: cool, heat, automatic (depending on your device) - Adjust fan speed and swing - The screen reflects your air conditioner's real state ONE-TAP COMFORT SCENES Create comfort scenes and apply them with a single tap. "Night," "Cool," "Eco"… or your own: each scene sets temperature, mode and fan speed at once. Your comfort, without thinking. A DESIGN THAT STANDS OUT - A premium remote, light or dark to your taste - A light / dark / automatic theme across the whole app - Fluid animations and satisfying haptic feedback SIMPLE AND AUTOMATIC ACRemote automatically detects the air conditioners already set up in Apple's Home app. No complicated setup: they appear, you control them. RESPECT FOR YOUR PRIVACY - No account to create - No data sent to our servers (we don't have any) - No ads, no trackers - Everything stays on your device, through Apple HomeKit COMPATIBILITY ACRemote works with Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners, previously added in the Home app. If your air conditioner is HomeKit-compatible, it will work with ACRemote. Support for more brands and features is coming in future updates. ACRemote Pro The free version lets you control one air conditioner (on/off). Upgrade to ACRemote Pro to control multiple air conditioners, unlock full control (temperature, mode, fan speed, swing) and unlimited scenes. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription (with a free trial), or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Download ACRemote and rediscover the pleasure of adjusting your air conditioning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart TV · Universal Remote4 screens
Smart AC Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart AC Remote Controller at none against Smart TV · Universal Remote's 5. Smart AC Remote Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart TV · Universal Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Smart TV · Universal Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Smart AC Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Smart TV · Universal Remote versus Smart AC Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV · Universal RemoteSmart AC Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlberto Gonzalez AlfaroBRAHIM OUFKIR

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Smart TV · Universal Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access - Welcome Offer$4.99
  • Lifetime Access$9.99
None

Smart AC Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart TV · Universal Remote free?
Smart TV · Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart AC Remote Controller free?
Smart AC Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart TV · Universal Remote or Smart AC Remote Controller have ads?
Smart TV · Universal Remote shows ads; Smart AC Remote Controller does not.

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