Comparison

Universal Remote vs Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock

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

Head to head
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

About

Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock

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The CookingTimer is an accurate and elegant kitchen timer, made for multi-step recipes. Boiling dough or slowly roasting a whole chicken, CookingTimer keeps every moment of your preparation under control. - HOW IT WORKS Setting the time is easy. Turn the outer knob to adjust the cooking time. The dial fits every minute and supports up to 12 hours of total duration. Tap the central button to start the timer. Tap again to pause and resume at any time during cooking. - STEPS - COOK BY STEPS Steps allow you to create checkpoints that trigger an alarm at a specific cooking time. Ideal for recipes with several stages, in which the time of each phase is crucial. After setting the total cooking time, tap ADD STEPS to create a step. In each step, you can choose between two reference modes: After starting: the alarm rings a set number of minutes from the start of the timer. Before finishing: the alarm rings a set number of minutes before the end of the timer. Thus, you can schedule a reminder to add herbs 10 minutes after the oven starts and another to serve 5 minutes before finishing, all from a single timer. Press and hold any step card to show the delete button, and then tap the red X to remove it. Live Activity appears on the lock screen. - MORE CONTROLS Restart: tap RESTART to clear the timer and all steps. A confirmation is required before restarting. LEGAL: Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marcn.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Pol-tica-de-Privacidad-1ed3ce2dc40e805d9b5bdeb1a6daca65

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock at none against Universal Remote's shown. Universal Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). On price, 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. Universal Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Universal Remote versus Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemoteCooking Timer & Recipe Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinh VuMarcelo Nardone

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Universal Remote

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

Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock

One-time1
  • Cooking Timer Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock free?
Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote or Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Universal Remote or Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock?
Universal Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock every 8 days. Most recently, Universal Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Cooking Timer & Recipe Clock on October 16, 2026.

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