Comparison

Universal Remote vs PickUp

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

Head to head
About

Universal Remote

Features
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Universal Remote - TV Cast – Smart Remote & Screen Mirroring Turn your phone into a smart TV remote and screen casting tool. Control your Smart TV, mirror your screen, and cast videos, photos, and more with one simple app. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and enjoy seamless control of your favorite Smart TVs. Adjust volume, change channels, switch inputs, navigate menus, and type faster with your mobile keyboard. No extra hardware required. With built-in Screen Mirroring and Cast features, you can easily share photos, videos, movies, music, presentations, and more directly to your TV. Enjoy your favorite content on a bigger screen with just one tap. Compatible with many popular Smart TVs and streaming devices, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Vizio, Hisense, and more. Main Features: • Smart TV Remote Control Turn your phone into a convenient remote for your TV. Control power, volume, channels, navigation, and input sources anytime. • Automatic TV Detection Quickly find compatible Smart TVs connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Screen Mirroring & TV Cast Mirror your phone screen and cast photos, videos, movies, and other media to your TV. • Touchpad Navigation Use your phone as a touchpad for smooth and easy menu browsing. • Keyboard Input Type searches, passwords, and messages faster using your phone keyboard. • Quick Access to TV Features Quickly access supported TV functions and channels from your mobile device. • Big Screen Entertainment Watch movies, play games, share presentations, and enjoy video calls on your TV screen. Whether you want a smarter way to control your TV or a simple way to share content on a bigger display, TV Remote Control gives you everything you need in one powerful app. Download now and experience the easiest way to control and cast to your Smart TV. This app is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any of the mentioned brands or companies.

About

PickUp

Features
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**PickUp makes collecting your packages effortless.** Tired of digging through delivery texts to find your pickup code? PickUp turns scattered messages into a clean, organized list of codes waiting for you. **Key Features** • Smart Scan: Snap a photo of a delivery text or screenshot and it auto-extracts the code, station, and locker number • On-device only: Photos and messages never leave your phone — your privacy is protected • Clear codes at a glance: Large, bold code cards ready to show at the locker, with auto-brightness • Expiry reminders: Get notified before a package expires, so it never gets returned • Family sharing: Share codes with family in one tap for easy pickups • Grouped by station: Cainiao, Hive Box and more, auto-sorted for faster lookup **Supported Scenarios** Cainiao stations, Hive Box lockers, courier cabinets, and pickup points — all common pickup scenarios covered. PickUp is your thoughtful code assistant. Download now and say goodbye to scrolling through messages. We sincerely welcome your valuable comments and feedback, and we will add or optimize relevant functions according to your requirements Email: sunjun20141@qq.com Membership subscription fees are charged monthly or annually according to different schemes. If necessary, we also provide a one-time payment service. -Subscription payments will be charged to the iTunes account when the purchase is confirmed. -The subscription will be automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will receive the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current period and determine the renewal fee. -Users can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in iTunes account settings after purchase. =============== -Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ -Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/a1de546661e60c87d3c86aa9abf0dc549f2141f2

Screenshots

Universal Remote4 screens
PickUp3 screens

Verdict

The call

Universal Remote and PickUp are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Universal Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PickUp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Universal Remote versus PickUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal RemotePickUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENGDU MIAOZHI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.军 孙

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Universal Remote

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$7.99
3 purchases

PickUp

Subscriptions2
  • VIP Monthly$0.991 Month
  • VIP Year$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • PickUp Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PickUp free?
PickUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Universal Remote or PickUp have ads?
Neither Universal Remote nor PickUp shows ads.

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