Comparison

Unified Remote vs Universal Presenter 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

Universal Presenter Remote

Control presentations remotely from your iOS device or Apple Watch. Connect your device to the presentation computer via the internet to advance slides from anywhere. Setup is straightforward with comprehensive instructions.

Highlights
  • Remote slide advancement
  • iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support
  • Internet-based control
  • Easy setup with instructions
  • Companion app available
Features
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Using a presentation remote instead of advancing your slides manually can allow you to connect with audiences and utilize your presentation space more effectively, but you typically had to buy your own or hope the venue you were presenting at had one on hand. Fear no more, UPR has you covered! All you need is the presenting computer, your iOS device or Apple Watch, and an internet connection. UPR allows you to control the presentation computer to advance your slides remotely from anywhere in the world. Simply install the UPR Controller application on the presenting computer and enter the token into the iOS App and you'll be presenting in no time. Universal Presenter Remote natively supports both iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch with comprehensive instructions that make setup a breeze. Companion applications and further instruction can be found at https://universalpresenterremote.com.

Screenshots

Unified Remote4 screens
Universal Presenter Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Presenter Remote at 5.0 against Unified Remote's 3.8. Universal Presenter Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). Unified Remote's advantage is ratings volume (293 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unified Remote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Universal Presenter Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Presenter 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 293 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Unified Remote's written reviews are positive against 62% of Universal Presenter Remote'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 monthly, Universal Presenter Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Unified Remote versus Universal Presenter Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnified RemoteUniversal Presenter Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (293 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings293 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnified IntentsBrendan Boyle

Customer experience

Unified Remote

All ratings293 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative24.9%
Written reviews282 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative24.8%

Universal Presenter Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

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

Universal Presenter Remote

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
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  • Extended Remote List$0.99
  • Full Version$4.99
None

Universal Presenter Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Unified Remote free?
Unified Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universal Presenter Remote free?
Universal Presenter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Unified Remote or Universal Presenter Remote?
Universal Presenter Remote is rated higher. Unified Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Universal Presenter Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Unified Remote or Universal Presenter Remote have ads?
Neither Unified Remote nor Universal Presenter Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unified Remote or Universal Presenter Remote?
Unified Remote ships an update monthly, and Universal Presenter Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Unified Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and Universal Presenter Remote on October 13, 2026.

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