Comparison

Garage Door Remote Controller vs Unimote

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

Head to head
About

Garage Door Remote Controller

Control your garage door remotely using your smartphone via Bluetooth. Clone existing garage remotes for free and manage access for other users. Requires a separate purchase of a specific Bluetooth device.

Highlights
  • Control garage door with smartphone
  • Clone garage remotes for free
  • No internet connection required
  • Rename opener device
  • Change default password
  • Authorize other iPhones
Features
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YOU NEED TO PURCHASE OUR TINY OPEN SESAME BLUETOOTH DEVICE, SOLD SEPARATELY, TO USE THIS APP! Control your garage door using your smart phone. You can clone garage remotes as much as you need for free. Garage Door Remote app does not need internet connection. You just need to enable your smartphone bluetooth. You need to purchase H&A Open Sesame Garage Door Opener bluetooth device.(You can purchase it from the app.) Nobody can open your garage door without pairing with H&A Open Sesame device. Open Sesame comes with a default password that you need to change for added security. See www.mygarageopener.com for more information. -Very easy to attach H&A Garage Door Opener device. -You can rename your opener device. -You can change the default password for added security -You can authorize other iPhones for your Open Sesame device -Works with 2 AA batteries -Small sleek design. -Your smart phone vibrates when you click to open or close the door. You need to purchase a H&A Garage Door Opener bluetooth device separately from the app or http://www.mygarageopener.com

About

Unimote

Transform your phone into a powerful TV remote. Connect to your smart TV over Wi-Fi for wireless control from anywhere in your home. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Wireless operation
  • User-friendly interface
  • PIN code authentication
  • Subscription for premium features
Features
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Take control of your TV with Unimote, the virtual remote control app designed for ease and functionality. Just connect your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV for a seamless remote experience. Simple Connectivity: Ensure your device and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network. Accept the prompt on your TV or enter the pin code for newer models. Wireless Operation: No need to be near your TV – control it from anywhere in your home. Authentic Design: Enjoy a user-friendly interface. For inquiries, email us at contact@nstx.io SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Yearly-Monthly-Weekly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period 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 at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://nstx.io/Unimote/Unimote_policy.html Terms of Use : https://nstx.io/Unimote/Unimote_terms.html

Screenshots

Garage Door Remote Controller4 screens
Unimote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Garage Door Remote Controller and Unimote both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Garage Door Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 18% of Unimote's. Garage Door Remote Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Unimote's advantage is ratings volume (30K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Unimote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Garage Door Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Garage Door Remote Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unimote has 30K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Garage Door Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 18% of Unimote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garage Door Remote Controller ships an update every 6 months, Unimote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Garage Door Remote Controller versus Unimote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarage Door Remote ControllerUnimote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.1K ratings) — better4.1 (30K ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews — better18.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K30K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH&A Software LLCyohan teixeira

Customer experience

Garage Door Remote Controller

All ratings1,099 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative30.9%

Unimote

All ratings29,771 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews1,717 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative75.0%

User reviews

Garage Door Remote Controller

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient access
  • 🚀 Reliable operation
  • 👍 Helpful for families
  • 🚀 Flexible and versatile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 🔒 Limited range
  • 👎 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Pairing/setup difficulties

Unimote

From 30K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for controlling TV
  • 👍 Easy setup
  • 💡 Useful as backup remote
  • 🤖 Works well with Sony TVs

Room to improve

  • 🔥 Excessive ads in free version
  • 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
  • 🔒 Paid version still has issues
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems
  • 🤯 Ads interrupt functionality

Bugs and requests

Garage Door Remote Controller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent disconnections
  • Unresponsive app
  • Syncing failures
  • Unexpected shutdowns

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Battery level indicator
  • Improved instructions
  • Wider compatibility

Unimote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to recognize TV
  • Remote controls stop working after updates
  • Paid version loses functionality over time

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add TV guide functionality
  • Improve remote control responsiveness
  • Provide keyboard support for smart TV apps
  • Allow multiple device connections

In-app purchases

None

Garage Door Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Unimote

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version$4.997 Days
  • Premium version$9.991 Month
  • Premium mode$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$16.99

Questions

Is Garage Door Remote Controller free?
Garage Door Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unimote free?
Unimote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Garage Door Remote Controller or Unimote?
Garage Door Remote Controller is rated higher. Garage Door Remote Controller averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Unimote averages 4.1 from 30K ratings.
Do Garage Door Remote Controller or Unimote have ads?
Unimote shows ads; Garage Door Remote Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Garage Door Remote Controller or Unimote?
Garage Door Remote Controller ships an update every 6 months, and Unimote every 4 months. Most recently, Garage Door Remote Controller was updated on November 11, 2026 and Unimote on November 13, 2026.

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