Comparison

Unified Remote vs Saturn Remote

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

Saturn Remote

Control your PC media from your phone. Launch apps, browse content, and manage playback with integrated media keys. Access streaming services easily for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • PC media remote
  • Launch applications
  • Browse content
  • Tinker and tile
  • Access streaming services
  • Integrated media keys
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Saturn Remote is the ultimate media remote for PC. Launch, browse, tinker and tile. Access the best streaming services in a snap. Take full control of your media with integrated media keys.

Screenshots

Unified Remote4 screens
Saturn Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Saturn Remote at 5.0 against Unified Remote's 3.8. Saturn Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Unified Remote's advantage is ratings volume (296 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Saturn Remote sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Saturn Remote 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, Saturn Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Unified Remote versus Saturn Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnified RemoteSaturn Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (296 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings296 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified IntentsStudent Driver, LLC

Customer experience

Unified Remote

All ratings294 ratings
Positive69.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.8%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative25.4%

Saturn Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Saturn Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Unified Remote

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
9 purchases

Saturn Remote

One-time9
  • HBO$1.99
  • Netflix$1.99
  • YouTube$1.99
Show 6 more
  • TV+$1.99
  • Prime Video$1.99
  • Disney+$1.99
  • Media Buttons$5.99
  • Streaming Buttons$5.99
  • All Buttons$11.99

Questions

Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saturn Remote free?
Saturn Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unified Remote or Saturn Remote?
Saturn Remote is rated higher. Unified Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Saturn Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Unified Remote or Saturn Remote have ads?
Neither Unified Remote nor Saturn Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unified Remote or Saturn Remote?
Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Saturn Remote every 5 days. Most recently, Unified Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Saturn Remote on November 3, 2026.

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