# SB vs Universal Remote™

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote™ at 4.6 against SB's 1.0. Universal Remote™ also leads on ratings volume (91 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). SB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Universal Remote™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Universal Remote™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote™ has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SB ships an update monthly, Universal Remote™ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SB | Universal Remote™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sb-security-camera/id6759330608/reviews) | **[4.6 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sanjib Biswas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869276120) | [VISONXY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861720750) |

## What reviewers say

### SB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sb-security-camera/id6759330608)

Transform your old devices into a comprehensive security camera or baby monitor. It offers smart motion and sound detection, live streaming, and instant notifications, with recordings saved directly to your Photos and iCloud.

**Highlights:** Motion and sound detection, Live streaming, Instant push notifications, Video recording, Two-way modes (Camera & Viewer), iCloud clip storage

**In-app purchases:** none


### Universal Remote™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-tv-control/id6760289351)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote. Control various TV brands, navigate menus, use voice search, and cast content from your device to the big screen. Features include a touchpad, keyboard input, and one-tap app launching.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Wi-Fi network connection, Touchpad navigation, Voice search functionality, One-tap app launching, Cast photos, videos, and music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Membership | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SB free?

SB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Universal Remote™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SB or Universal Remote™?

Universal Remote™ is rated higher. SB averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Universal Remote™ averages 4.6 from 91 ratings.

### Do SB or Universal Remote™ have ads?

Neither SB nor Universal Remote™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SB or Universal Remote™?

SB ships an update monthly, and Universal Remote™ fortnightly. Most recently, SB was updated on October 31, 2026 and Universal Remote™ on October 31, 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.*