# Universal Remote vs Remocon

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universal Remote at none against Remocon's 2. Remocon's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remocon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Universal Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Universal Remote | Remocon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-no-sub/id6794811842/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ISAAC GREGORY FARR](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794811844) | [Jamshidbek Toshpulatov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851722484) |

## What reviewers say

### Universal Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/universal-remote-no-sub/id6794811842)

Transform your iPhone into a Wi-Fi remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming devices. Control navigation, volume, channels, and media playback with ease. Supports Siri commands for hands-free operation.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV discovery, Siri command support, Navigation and media controls, Volume and channel adjustment, On-device credential storage, Wake compatible TVs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remocon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remocon-universal-tv-remote/id6803507304)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Universal Remote free?

Universal Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remocon free?

Remocon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Universal Remote or Remocon have ads?

Universal Remote shows ads; Remocon does not.

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