Comparison

AeroTimer vs Universal TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

AeroTimer

Features
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Aero time is a simple aviation timer with some powerful features. It is designed to record and store engine start and stop times as well as takeoff and landing times. It was born out of my experiences flying UAVs in Afghanistan. As advanced as that machine was, the one thing it was missing was a flight timer. Since most pilots don’t fly UAVs, I have included some features more useful to the average general aviation pilot. AeroTimer will auto detect takeoff and landing using the iPhone GPS. AeroTimer also features a flight log you can use to store a few days worth of flight information until you can enter it in your log book. AeroTimer makes use of the iPhone GPS. GPS makes heavy use of battery power on the iPhone. Although there are some battery saving features included, I recommend you have your iPhone plugged into a power source when using this app.

About

Universal TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful universal TV remote. Easily control over 100 TV brands without needing your physical remote or dealing with battery issues. Enjoy fast setup and intuitive controls for all your entertainment needs.

Highlights
  • Control 100+ TV brands
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Power, volume, input controls
  • App access and media playback
  • Navigation and directional controls
Features
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Want to use or Turn Your iPhone Into a Universal TV Remote? Lost your TV remote or tired of battery issues? Control your TV directly from your iPhone with ease — no physical remote needed. **Fast & Simple Setup** - Connect your iPhone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Automatic discovery lists your TVs instantly - Start controlling immediately — no pairing codes required **Intuitive TV Controls** - Power on/off, Mute & Volume - Input selection, Home & Menu navigation - Access apps installed on your TV - Channel Up/Down, Media Playback (Play, Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward) - Directional navigation: Up, Down, Left, Right ** Works With All TV Brands** Top Brands: Samsung TV Remote, LG, Sony, TCL TV Remote, Roku, Fire TV Remote, Vizio Other Brands: RCA TV Remote, Element, Sceptre TV Remote, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense TV, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips TV Remote, Skyworth, Onn, Sanyo TV Remote, Westinghouse and Android TV Remote. Supports TVs running Roku OS, Fire TV OS, Android TV OS, Samsung Tizen OS, Viziacast OS, Vidaa OS. No matter the brand, the Universal TV Remote app simplifies your entertainment experience. ** Continuous Updates & Support** - New brands and features added regularly - Dedicated support team ready to help with any issues ** Disclaimer** Codematics is not affiliated with Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, or any other TV brand. This app is not an official product of any brand. Download now and turn your iPhone into a Universal TV Remote for all your devices! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AeroTimer4 screens
Universal TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Universal TV Remote Control at Free against AeroTimer's $1.99. Universal TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). AeroTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Universal TV Remote Control is free to download; AeroTimer costs $1.99 up front. Universal TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. AeroTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroTimer ships an update every 3 months, Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AeroTimer versus Universal TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroTimerUniversal TV Remote Control
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—3.6 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—4.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMSProgrammingCodematics Services

Bugs and requests

AeroTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Buttons don't respond
  • Incompatible with certain TV models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Ad-free version

In-app purchases

None

AeroTimer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$89.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$24.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is AeroTimer free?
AeroTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote Control free?
Universal TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AeroTimer or Universal TV Remote Control have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control shows ads; AeroTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, AeroTimer or Universal TV Remote Control?
AeroTimer ships an update every 3 months, and Universal TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, AeroTimer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Universal TV Remote Control on October 14, 2026.

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