Comparison

vRemote vs Universal Remote

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

Head to head
About

vRemote

Transform your phone into a virtual remote for your projector. Instantly focus your projector with a snapshot of the image. Seamlessly control your projector using Google or Alexa voice assistants after setup.

Highlights
  • Virtual projector remote
  • Automatic image focus
  • Google Assistant integration
  • Alexa integration
  • Phone-based control
Features
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A virtual remote control for the projector in your phone. You can download vRemote, the virtual remote control can instantly help users automatically focus with a simple snapshot of the projected image. The most important is that it can help the projector be remoted by Google/Alexa voice assistant after the vRemote setup process.

About

Universal Remote

Control all your smart TVs and streaming devices from your phone. Offers quick navigation, app access, and gesture controls for a seamless remote experience. Compatible with major brands.

Highlights
  • Control smart TVs and streaming devices
  • Full-featured remote with essential buttons
  • Channel and volume control
  • One-tap access to popular apps
  • Swipe-based gesture controls
  • Quick WiFi pairing
Features
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Control all your devices in one place — fast, easy, and wireless. Universal Remote Screen Cast lets you control Smart TVs and streaming devices directly from your phone. Compatible with major brands like Samsung, Roku, Sony, Amazon Fire TV and LG, this app offers a seamless remote experience with quick navigation, fast pairing, and simple access to your favorite apps. Key Features: Full-featured remote with all essential buttons Switch channels and control volume with ease One-tap access to popular apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, YouTube, and more Swipe-based gesture controls for smooth navigation Quick pairing with Smart TVs connected to the same WiFi network Easy Setup: Ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same WiFi network. Open the app, select your TV, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process. This universal remote app supports a wide variety of Smart TV brands and models. Disclaimer: This application is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the mentioned companies. It is not an official product of any brand or its affiliates. Premium Access: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to the remote services. • Unsubscribed user can only use those services with limited quota per day. • User can subscribe one week (USD 3.99) or one month (USD 6.99) auto renewing subscriptions or one year (USD 19.99) auto renewing subscriptions or Lifetime (USD24.99) limited offer. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: http://uniremotelabs.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://uniremotelabs.com/privacy-policy For support or feedback, contact us at: support@uniremotelabs.com

Screenshots

vRemote4 screens
Universal Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Universal Remote at 4.3 against vRemote's 1.2. Universal Remote also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 26). vRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Universal Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. vRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of vRemote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Universal Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vRemote ships an update every 4 months, Universal Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
vRemote versus Universal Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervRemoteUniversal Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (26 ratings)4.3 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews32.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings267.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB223 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViewSonic_InternationalUNIVERSAL REMOTE LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

vRemote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive3.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal Remote

All ratings7,770 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

vRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to find or connect to TV
  • Purchased features not activating
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Restoration of purchases not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable button layout
  • Support for more TV brands
  • Ability to control smart home devices
  • Improved Apple Watch integration

In-app purchases

None

vRemote

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Universal Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is vRemote free?
vRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Remote free?
Universal Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, vRemote or Universal Remote?
Universal Remote is rated higher. vRemote averages 1.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Universal Remote averages 4.3 from 7.8K ratings.
Do vRemote or Universal Remote have ads?
Universal Remote shows ads; vRemote does not.
Which is updated more often, vRemote or Universal Remote?
vRemote ships an update every 4 months, and Universal Remote monthly. Most recently, vRemote was updated on September 17, 2026 and Universal Remote on September 25, 2026.

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