Comparison

Acer eRemote vs Universal TV Remote Control #

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

Head to head
About

Acer eRemote

Control your projector and MWND1 Dongle with this app. It functions as a touchpad and offers hotkeys for volume, sensitivity, and page switching. Ensure both the app and dongle are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Touchpad control
  • Projector control
  • MWND1 Dongle control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Sensitivity adjustment
  • Page switching
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Acer eRemote works as a touchpad and provide you an easy way to control MWND1 Dongle and projector. Also have hotkey to adjust sensitivity, volume and switch page. Make sure eRemote and MWND1 are connected to the same online AP.

About

Universal TV Remote Control #

Control compatible TVs using your iPhone or iPad over WiFi. Offers basic remote functions for free, with advanced features like keyboard input and app launching available through premium upgrades. Supports a wide range of smart TV brands.

Highlights
  • WiFi TV control
  • Basic remote functions free
  • Premium advanced features
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input
  • Apple Watch and Mac companion controls
Features
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Can't find the remote? Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV over WiFi. Start with free basic remote buttons, with companion controls on Apple Watch and Mac. CHECK COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku, Hisense and Vizio devices. Experimental support is also available for compatible Philips, Sony and Panasonic TVs, depending on model and firmware. Your phone and TV must be on the same local network. Pairing or enabling network control on your TV may be required. Available buttons and features vary by model. FREE EVERYDAY CONTROL Use the basic keypad for volume, channels, navigation and playback where supported. Basic Apple Watch and widget buttons are also free. Save multiple TVs and organize them by room. TYPE, TAP AND WATCH Premium unlocks keyboard input, app launching, input switching, keypad customization, extended Apple Watch controls and additional Siri Shortcuts on supported devices. Touchpad navigation is available on supported Apple TV, Samsung and LG devices. DIRECT CONNECTION Remote commands are sent over your local network. No TV account is required. IN-APP PURCHASES Choose a lifetime purchase or an auto-renewing subscription where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Apple Inc., Samsung, LG, Google, Amazon, Roku, Hisense, Vizio or any other TV or device manufacturer. Product names, logos and brands belong to their owners and are used only to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.rs.ltd/terms

Screenshots

Acer eRemote1 screens
Universal TV Remote Control #4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Universal TV Remote Control # at 75% against Acer eRemote's 0%. Universal TV Remote Control # also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). Acer eRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 TV Remote Control # sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Acer eRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Universal TV Remote Control # holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Universal TV Remote Control # has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Acer eRemote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Universal TV Remote Control #'s.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Acer eRemote versus Universal TV Remote Control #: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcer eRemoteUniversal TV Remote Control #
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews74.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21.3K — better
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVIA Technologies, Inc.Remote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Acer eRemote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Universal TV Remote Control #

All ratings1,256 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews946 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative20.5%

Bugs and requests

Acer eRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Universal TV Remote Control #

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to some TV models
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Volume controls not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more TV brand support
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Customize button layout and colors
  • Implement voice control
  • Add keyboard functionality

In-app purchases

None

Acer eRemote

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Universal TV Remote Control #

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year$9.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$4.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Acer eRemote free?
Acer eRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal TV Remote Control # free?
Universal TV Remote Control # is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Acer eRemote or Universal TV Remote Control #?
Universal TV Remote Control # is rated higher. Acer eRemote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Universal TV Remote Control # averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Acer eRemote or Universal TV Remote Control # have ads?
Universal TV Remote Control # shows ads; Acer eRemote does not.

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