# RemoteMaster vs URC Mobile 2.5

The clearest difference is rating: URC Mobile 2.5 at 3.4 against RemoteMaster's 2.6. URC Mobile 2.5 also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 14%). RemoteMaster's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

URC Mobile 2.5 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 145 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RemoteMaster's written reviews are positive against 25% of URC Mobile 2.5's.

RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, URC Mobile 2.5 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteMaster | URC Mobile 2.5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotemaster/id947775284/reviews) | **[3.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urc-mobile-25/id1425784536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **145** |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **24.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yaokan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473623233) | [Universal Remote Control](https://appshunter.io/developer/511075088) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotemaster/id947775284)

Transform your phone into a universal remote control for a vast array of devices. Control TVs, air conditioners, sound systems, and more with support for over 6,000 brands and 200,000 devices. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for iPhone users.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Supports 6000+ brands, Supports 200,000+ devices, Controls 14 device types, Requires audio-to-IR accessory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works with IR blaster
- 👍 Supports many IR remotes
- 👍 Good UI design
- 👍 Works with DIY IR blaster
- 👍 Easy to use with adapter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires purchase of accessory
- 👎 Not working for many users
- 👎 App is in Chinese
- 👎 Useless without IR hardware
- 👎 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App not launching
- Cannot rename devices
- Device not found
- Request timeout

**Requested features**

- Add English language
- Add Russian language
- Add support for more idioms
- Improve device compatibility
- Add offline control functionality


### URC Mobile 2.5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urc-mobile-25/id1425784536)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful remote for your URC Total Control 2 home automation system. Effortlessly manage entertainment, lighting, security, and climate control from any location. Enjoy intuitive swipe, tap, and rotate gestures for seamless operation.

**Highlights:** Smartphone/tablet as handheld controller, Control entertainment, lights, security, thermostats, Swipe, tap, and rotate gestures, Access from multiple locations (home/vacation home), Global control via internet/cell phone access, Full Total Control 2 system functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to control from anywhere
- 👍 Fantastic work and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and powerful
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Easy and powerful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Never stays connected
- 🐛 Always have to restart and reinstall
- 🐛 Not good, never works
- 🐛 So hard to use
- 🐛 Took a bad app and made it worse

**Reported bugs**

- Never stays connected
- Always have to restart and reinstall
- System cannot be found
- Problem reappears
- Intermittent, some days it works

**Requested features**

- Widgets
- Siri Shortcuts
- Add own images
- See Doorbird from mobile app
- Change background without service call


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteMaster free?

RemoteMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is URC Mobile 2.5 free?

URC Mobile 2.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteMaster or URC Mobile 2.5?

URC Mobile 2.5 is rated higher. RemoteMaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while URC Mobile 2.5 averages 3.4 from 145 ratings.

### Do RemoteMaster or URC Mobile 2.5 have ads?

Neither RemoteMaster nor URC Mobile 2.5 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteMaster or URC Mobile 2.5?

RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, and URC Mobile 2.5 every 5 weeks. Most recently, RemoteMaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and URC Mobile 2.5 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*