Comparison

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ vs Smart TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧

Transform your smartphone into a universal air conditioner remote. Easily control temperature, fan speed, and modes for various AC brands. Schedule your comfort and enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Universal AC compatibility
  • Adjust temperature, fan speed, and airflow
  • Smart modes (Cooling, Heating, Fan, Dry)
  • Custom scheduling and timers
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Universal AC Remote Control Take full control of your home comfort with the ultimate Universal AC Remote. Turn your smartphone into a powerful, all-in-one controller and manage your air conditioner with ease—anytime, anywhere. Forget about searching for lost remotes or dealing with dead batteries! Why choose Universal AC Remote? * Universal Compatibility: Seamlessly supports a wide range of AC brands and models. * Total Control: Adjust temperature, toggle power, change fan speeds, and set airflow direction with a single tap. * Smart Modes: Instantly switch between Cooling, Heating, Fan, and Dry modes. * Smart Scheduling: Set custom timers and schedules so your room is the perfect temperature before you even walk through the door. * Sleek Interface: A clean, intuitive design built for effortless daily use. Subscription Information: * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your App Store Account Settings. * Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. * A 3-day free trial is available with the weekly subscription. After the trial, the subscription renews automatically unless canceled. Download now and upgrade to a smarter, more comfortable home! User privacy and data security are our top priorities. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

About

Smart TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for TVs, ACs, and more. Control devices via IR blaster, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Learn custom commands and create automated scenes for seamless device management.

Highlights
  • Universal device control
  • IR blaster and WiFi support
  • Smart TV integration
  • Custom remote creation
  • Scene automation
  • Room organization
  • Apple Watch companion
Features
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Universal Remote is a smart remote control app that helps you control your TV, air conditioner, set-top box, projector, soundbar, fan and more from your iPhone — over Wi-Fi, with an IR blaster, or through your smart home. It supports 300+ brands with 14,000+ ready-made remotes, controls Wi-Fi air conditioners directly, and integrates with Apple Watch, Siri, widgets and the Lock Screen. Made for anyone who lost a remote, wants one app instead of a drawer full of remotes, or wants to control hotel and rental-home devices from their phone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Replace a lost or broken remote in seconds — pick your device brand and a ready-made remote appears, no programming • Control your smart TV with no extra hardware — Samsung, LG webOS, Sony Bravia, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Google TV and Apple TV connect over your Wi-Fi network • Control your air conditioner from the couch — IR ACs work through a blaster; Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL Wi-Fi ACs connect directly with no blaster at all • Run whole scenes with one tap — "Movie Night" can turn on the TV, switch input, and set the soundbar together • Control everything from your Apple Watch, the Lock Screen, widgets, or by asking Siri COMMON QUESTIONS Do I need to buy extra hardware? Not for smart TVs, streaming boxes, or Wi-Fi air conditioners — those connect over your home network. Classic IR-only devices (most ACs, older TVs, fans, projectors) need a small Wi-Fi-to-IR blaster such as Broadlink RM4/RM Mini, a Tuya/Smart Life IR hub, Global Caché iTach, or an ESP DIY blaster. iPhones have no built-in IR emitter. Which TV brands work? Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Hisense, TCL, Philips, Panasonic, Toshiba, Sharp and 300+ more. Smart TVs are controlled over Wi-Fi; any TV with a remote sensor is controlled by IR through a blaster. Can it control my air conditioner? Yes. The code database covers Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Carrier, Gree, Midea, Haier, Hitachi, Whirlpool, TCL and hundreds of regional AC brands with full state control — mode, temperature, fan speed and swing. Wi-Fi models from Midea, Daikin, GREE and TCL work with no IR hardware. What does it cost? Try the app with built-in demo remotes. Controlling your own devices needs Premium, which starts with a 3-day free trial before any charge. No ads. What if my device isn't listed? The code database updates automatically — new remotes arrive monthly without an app update. You can also learn codes from your original remote with a Broadlink blaster, or request your model in the app. THE DETAILS • 14,000+ ready-made remotes across 300+ brands: TVs, air conditioners, set-top boxes, projectors, soundbars, AV receivers, DVD players, fans, lights, air purifiers, robot vacuums and cameras • IR protocols: NEC, RC5, RC6, Sony SIRC, Kaseikyo, raw capture playback • Smart home: HomeKit air conditioners, Tuya, Xiaomi Mi Home, SwitchBot, Sensibo, Broadlink • Custom remotes: rearrange buttons, add macros, build a layout that matches how you actually use each device • Fully translated into 39 languages • No banner ads, no "watch an ad to unlock" — just the remote Questions or a device we should add? Email support@mobilealchemy.co — we add reader-requested models every month. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Universal Remote offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Premium access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://universalremote.mobilealchemy.co/privacy

Screenshots

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧4 screens
Smart TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ at 4.7 against Smart TV Remote's 4.5. Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ also leads on iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). Smart TV Remote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ versus Smart TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal AC Remote Control ‧‧Smart TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (19 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better8
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIVEY HOUSEMOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

Customer experience

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart TV Remote

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium$12.991 Month
8 purchases

Smart TV Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ free?
Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TV Remote free?
Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ or Smart TV Remote?
Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ is rated higher. Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Smart TV Remote averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ or Smart TV Remote have ads?
Neither Universal AC Remote Control ‧‧ nor Smart TV Remote shows ads.

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