Comparison

HorizonRoll vs Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

HorizonRoll

Features
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HorizonRoll transforms your iPhone into a pro-level action camera. Featuring a flawless 360-degree Horizon Lock and an aggressive Action Mode, HorizonRoll captures buttery-smooth, perfectly leveled video no matter how much you run, jump, or spin. Switch between portrait and cinematic landscape aspect ratios, toggle 4K 60fps, and review your shots in the intuitive swipeable gallery. Forget the bulky gimbal—just hit record and let the software do the work. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Universal Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Control multiple TV brands and series with a single, intuitive app. Features include fast Wi-Fi pairing, touchpad control, a built-in keyboard, and instant app launching.

Highlights
  • Universal Smart TV Remote
  • Auto TV Discovery
  • Keyboard & Mouse Control
  • Touchpad Navigation
  • App Launcher Shortcuts
  • Fast Wi-Fi Pairing
Features
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I spent a lot of time and effort on this remote app, it actually support many brand and series, so Im so excited to call it Remote Hero Turn your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Remote Hero lets you control wide range TV brand and series. All in one app. Fast pairing, smooth touchpad control, built in keyboard, mouse mode and instant app launching. No more switching between different remote apps. One smart remote for every TV. FEATURES • Universal Smart TV Remote • Auto TV Discovery • Keyboard & Mouse Control • Touchpad Navigation • App Launcher Shortcuts • Fast Wi-Fi Pairing • Modern & Consistence remote layout Perfect for lost remotes, faster TV typing and controlling multiple TVs at home. Simply connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling instantly. IMPORTANT NOTES • Remote Hero requires your iPhone and Smart TV to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Some features may vary depending on TV model and manufacturer. • This app is not affiliated with Roku, Samsung, LG, Fire TV, Android TV or any TV manufacturer. Download Remote Hero today and control every TV with one smart remote. ======== You can purchase to Remove Ads to permanently disable advertisements in the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. It is a one-time, non-consumable purchase. Once purchased, you will retain access to the feature permanently and it will be available across your devices when using the same Apple ID, subject to Apple's restore purchase policies. Subscription You can subscribe to Remove Ads . Price are equal to the value that "Apple's Appstore matrix" determines the equivalent of the subscription price in USD Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the renewal price. Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be disabled in the Account Settings after purchase If you reinstall the app or switch devices, you can restore your purchase using the "Restore Purchases" option within the app. Terms of Use: https://remotehero.web.app/landing/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://remotehero.web.app/landing/privacy.html

Screenshots

HorizonRoll3 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HorizonRoll at none against Universal Remote's shown. HorizonRoll also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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. HorizonRoll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HorizonRoll ships an update every 3 days, Universal Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HorizonRoll versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHorizonRollUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCONSOLIDATED DISTRIBUTORS LLCVinh Vu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HorizonRoll

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
3 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Forever$19.99

Questions

Is HorizonRoll free?
HorizonRoll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HorizonRoll or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; HorizonRoll does not.
Which is updated more often, HorizonRoll or Universal Remote?
HorizonRoll ships an update every 3 days, and Universal Remote every 4 days. Most recently, HorizonRoll was updated on October 12, 2026 and Universal Remote on October 8, 2026.

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