Comparison

QR Code Reader² vs Universal TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader²

Features
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QR Code Reader² scans codes while keeping everything around them blurred — only the code itself stays in focus.

About

Universal TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a Wi-Fi universal TV remote. Easily control smart TVs and streaming boxes with features like power, volume, app shortcuts, and a keyboard for typing searches. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi universal TV remote
  • Control smart TVs and streaming boxes
  • Power, volume, and channel control
  • Directional pad and media controls
  • On-screen keyboard for searches
  • App shortcuts
  • Automatic TV detection
Features
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Lost the remote again? Opus turns your iPhone into a universal TV remote that works over Wi‑Fi. Open the app, pick your TV from the list, and you're in control in seconds. ONE REMOTE CONTROL FOR EVERY SMART TV Opus connects to the smart TVs and streaming boxes already on your home network, so a single app replaces the pile of remotes on the coffee table. Support for more TV platforms arrives with every update. EVERYTHING A TV REMOTE DOES, AND MORE • Power, volume, mute, channels and input • Directional pad, OK, home, back and menu • Number pad and media controls for play, pause and skip • Keyboard: type searches and passwords from your phone instead of pecking at the on‑screen keyboard • App shortcuts to jump straight into your favorite streaming apps A SMART TV CONTROLLER THAT IS FAST AND RELIABLE • Finds your TV automatically on the local network • Remembers every TV so reconnecting is one tap • Responsive buttons with haptic feedback • No batteries, no line of sight, no IR blaster PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your phone talks directly to your TV on your home network. Nothing is routed through our servers, and no account is required. REQUIREMENTS Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi‑Fi network. Some TVs ask you to confirm the connection on screen the first time. FREE AND PREMIUM Finding TVs, pairing, connecting and managing your saved TVs are free. Sending commands to a TV (buttons, keyboard and app shortcuts) requires an Opus Remote Premium subscription. OPUS REMOTE PREMIUM • Weekly: $4.99 / week • Yearly: $29.99 / year • Introductory offer for new subscribers: first month for $4.99, then $29.99 / year Prices are in US dollars, may vary in countries other than the US, and are subject to change without notice. The price shown in the app at the time of purchase is the price that applies. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled 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 App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial or introductory offer, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bJu7OPG40MQudBkM0WjLAauTU6Xt_fDm0lpH-VqKNZ8/preview Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x1VbIoONN1sh-GYDjfp7rUqzHAAh5No2SrXgB_o6Tpc/preview Subscription Terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L28ty-2m0nAcgx8zjEz2wp1FvvxFmOvAn7Vq16X_wcU/preview Opus is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader²2 screens
Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader² at none against Universal TV Remote's shown. Universal TV Remote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. QR Code Reader² sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Universal TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Reader² versus Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader²Universal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer兴华 范BIEL LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Reader²

One-time1
  • CameraCode Pro Lifetime$2.99
3 purchases

Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • OPUS Remote Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Opus Premium Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • OPUS Remote Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Reader² free?
QR Code Reader² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal TV Remote free?
Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Reader² or Universal TV Remote have ads?
Universal TV Remote shows ads; QR Code Reader² does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader² or Universal TV Remote?
QR Code Reader² ships an update every 2 weeks, and Universal TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader² was updated on October 31, 2026 and Universal TV Remote on November 1, 2026.

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