Comparison

PitLaunch 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

PitLaunch

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PitLaunch turns your iPhone into a pocket performance timer. Line up, launch, and get your real 0–60 — timed to the hundredth of a second. PitLaunch fuses GPS speed with your iPhone's motion sensors to time your run the instant you launch. No extra hardware, no wires — just mount your phone and go. PitLaunch is free to download. Timing runs and all the features below require PitLaunch Pro, an auto-renewing subscription (monthly or annual) purchased in the app — the price is always shown before you subscribe, in your local currency. WHAT YOU CAN TIME (requires PitLaunch Pro) • 0–60 mph (or 0–100 km/h) • The quarter mile — with ā…›-mile split, trap speed, and 0–100 mph • Roll-on pulls like 50–70 mph • Peak G, plus a live G-meter that tracks g-forces in every direction BUILT FOR ENTHUSIASTS • Standstill or 1-foot rollout — the same conventions as the drag strip • Automatic launch detection: arm it, drive, and PitLaunch captures the whole sheet for you • A big, glanceable readout designed to be mounted and read at speed • Works in mph or km/h SHARE YOUR RUNS Every run becomes a clean, branded card — your time, your car, and the real speed trace — sized for Instagram and ready to post in a single tap. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS PitLaunch runs entirely on your device. Your location, motion, and run history never leave your iPhone. No account, no sign-up, no analytics, no tracking. DRIVE RESPONSIBLY PitLaunch is intended for use on a track, a closed course, or a legal venue. Never interact with the app while driving — set it up before you set off or have a passenger operate it, and always obey speed limits and local laws. PITLAUNCH PRO — SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED All features described above — timed runs, every captured metric, shareable run cards, and your run history — require PitLaunch Pro, an auto-renewing subscription available monthly or annually. The current price and billing period — and any introductory offer — are always shown in the app before you subscribe, in your local currency. — Subscription details — • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial, where offered, is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://pitlaunch.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://pitlaunch.app/privacy Questions or feedback? contact@lowe.services

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Universal Remote

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Turn your phone into a universal remote for every TV in your home. Universal TV Remote connects over Wi-Fi and works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Vizio, Android TV, Google TV, Sony, TCL and Hisense — no extra hardware, no infrared, no cables. Open the app, tap your TV, and you are in control in seconds. THE REMOTE IS FREE — AND STAYS FREE • Automatic TV discovery on your Wi-Fi network • Full button remote: power, volume, channels, D-pad, OK, back, home • Switch inputs (HDMI, TV, AV) with a single tap • Type with your phone keyboard instead of hunting letters on screen • Launch your streaming apps straight from your phone • Every button press is free for your connected TV. Forever. WORKS WITH • Samsung Smart TV (2016 and newer, Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku, TCL Roku TV and Hisense Roku TV • Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick • Android TV and Google TV, including Sony • Vizio SmartCast PREMIUM • Cast photos and videos from your phone to the big screen • Live screen mirroring — share what you see, in real time • Save several TVs and switch between them instantly • Custom button layouts and macros • Haptic feedback and volume-button control WHY YOU WILL KEEP IT Remote lost in the sofa? Batteries dead? Kids hid it again? Your phone is always within reach. Everything runs over your home Wi-Fi, so there is nothing to pair, plug in or point at the screen. HOW TO START Connect your phone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network, open the app and pick your TV from the list. Some TVs ask you to confirm the connection once on screen — after that it simply works. --- Universal TV Remote offers an optional subscription with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Vizio, Sony, TCL, Hisense or Google. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://vesoftapps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://vesoftapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

PitLaunch4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

PitLaunch and Universal Remote 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. PitLaunch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Universal Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PitLaunch versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPitLaunchUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAVID JOHN LOWESIA Vesoft

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PitLaunch

Subscriptions2
  • PitLaunch Annual3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PitLaunch Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is PitLaunch free?
PitLaunch 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 PitLaunch or Universal Remote have ads?
Neither PitLaunch nor Universal Remote shows ads.

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