Comparison

Unified Remote vs Netclicker

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

Head to head
About

Unified Remote

Transform your device into a versatile WiFi remote for your computer. Control over 90 programs, including media players, presentations, and your mouse and keyboard. Enjoy a seamless experience with easy setup and advanced security features.

Highlights
  • WiFi universal remote control
  • Mouse and keyboard control
  • Media player control
  • Presentation control
  • File manager
  • Server password protection and encryption
  • Wake On LAN
Features
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THE ONE-AND-ONLY REMOTE FOR YOUR COMPUTER Unified Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote control for your Windows PC, Mac, or Linux computer. Preloaded with support for 100+ programs — mouse and keyboard, media players, presentations, screen mirroring, file browsing, power control, and much more. Completely redesigned from the ground up: a fast, modern app that feels right at home on the latest iPhone and iPad. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Mouse — smooth single- and multi-touch trackpad with scrolling, right-click, and drag • Keyboard — full keyboard input, including modifier keys, function keys, and shortcuts like Cmd+Tab • Media — play/pause, volume, and track controls, always one tap away • Screen — mirror your computer's display and control it remotely • Files — browse and manage files and folders • Power — shut down, restart, lock, and wake your computer (Wake on LAN) WORKS WITH YOUR APPS Spotify, VLC, Kodi, Plex, Netflix, YouTube, iTunes, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and many more — plus custom remotes you can build yourself. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Wake your computer, open remotes, send actions, type text, and control the mouse — straight from Siri, the Shortcuts app, or your Home Screen. MADE FOR iPAD A dedicated iPad layout with a sidebar for fast switching between remotes — your whole setup, side by side. EASY SETUP 1. Install the free server on your computer — www.unifiedremote.com 2. Open the app; your computer is discovered automatically 3. Start controlling Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux — plus Raspberry Pi and Arduino Yún. Connections can be password-protected and encrypted. FREE & FULL VERSION The free version includes 18 remotes, including mouse, keyboard, media, and power. A single one-time purchase unlocks every remote and the extended keyboard — no subscriptions. Questions or feedback? Visit www.unifiedremote.com for help and support.

About

Netclicker

Transform your phone into a smart remote for your computer, controlling playback and cursor movement for various streaming services. Enjoy hands-free control with automatic skipping of intros and recaps, enabling a more comfortable viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Phone as smart remote
  • Control playback
  • Gesture-based cursor movement
  • Automatic intro/recap skipping
  • Support for multiple streaming sites
  • Hands-free operation
Features
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Tired of getting up just to pause or skip? Netclicker turns your phone into a smart remote for your computer. Control playback, move the cursor with gestures, and let Netclicker automatically skip intros, recaps, and next episodes — hands-free. Watch solo or with friends. Whether it’s Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, or more — stream in total comfort. No cables. No keyboard. Just you, your screen, and full control. Terms of Use: https://netclicker.tv/subscriptions/terms

Screenshots

Unified Remote4 screens
Netclicker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Netclicker at 5.0 against Unified Remote's 3.8. Netclicker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Unified Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (296 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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. Unified Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Netclicker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Netclicker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unified Remote has 296 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Unified Remote's written reviews are positive against 60% of Netclicker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, Netclicker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Unified Remote versus Netclicker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnified RemoteNetclicker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (296 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings296 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified IntentsRBT

Customer experience

Unified Remote

All ratings294 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.1%

Netclicker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Unified Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working on Windows 8.1
  • Inability to close keyboard once opened
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates
  • Purchased features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Sleep timer for PC
  • Apple Watch support
  • Improved Siri/Shortcuts integration
  • Better handling of large music libraries

Netclicker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Unified Remote

One-time5
  • Extended Keyboard$0.99
  • Extra Remote8 variants$0.99
  • Quick Switch$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Extended Remote List$0.99
  • Full Version$4.99
3 purchases

Netclicker

Subscriptions3
  • Ad-Free TV Remote$0.991 Month
  • Premium$2.991 Month
  • Ad-Free TV Remote Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Netclicker free?
Netclicker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unified Remote or Netclicker?
Netclicker is rated higher. Unified Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Netclicker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Unified Remote or Netclicker have ads?
Netclicker shows ads; Unified Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Unified Remote or Netclicker?
Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Netclicker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Unified Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Netclicker on October 24, 2026.

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