Unified Remote vs Reffa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- WiFi universal remote control
- Mouse and keyboard control
- Media player control
- Presentation control
- File manager
- Server password protection and encryption
- Wake On LAN
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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.
Reffa
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This app, created by Olamide Olosunde at Dakota State University, is designed to help Resident Assistants (RAs) work more efficiently. It consolidates all the tools and resources RAs commonly use into one convenient platform, and includes additional features like an advice chatbot and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reffa at none against Unified Remote's 12. Reffa also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Unified Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and 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
Both are free to download. Unified Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Reffa asks for nothing beyond the download.
Unified Remote ships an update fortnightly, Reffa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unified Remote | Reffa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (296 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 296 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Unified Intents | Olamide Olosunde |
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
Reffa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Unified Remote
- Extended Keyboard$0.99
- Extra Remote8 variants$0.99
- Quick Switch$0.99
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- Extended Remote List$0.99
- Full Version$4.99
Reffa
No in-app purchases









