PresentSyncAt a glance
| Universal Presenter Remote | PresentSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Remote on | iPhone, Android, Apple Watch, web browser | iPhone, Android |
| Computer | Windows, Mac | Windows 10 64-bit or later, macOS 13 or later |
| Connection | Wi-Fi or cellular through its online service (one-time token) | Same local network (Wi-Fi or wired) |
| Slide control | Next / previous, plus media keys | Next / previous for any slideshow that advances with the keyboard |
| Pointer, highlight, drawing | Not listed | Yes: pointer, double-tap highlight and fading lines, drawn on the computer screen |
| Several presenters | Not listed | Yes, each with their own pointer color (5 devices, 10 on Pro) |
| Price as listed | Always free, no subscriptions | Free tier after a 7-day trial (5 devices, 1 meeting, 30 min of hosting a day); Personal $5.99/mo or $49.99/yr; Pro $11.99/mo or $99.99/yr (Google Play USD reference prices) |
| Account | Not needed | Needed to host |
Prices are in the currency each source shows and are not converted. Features and prices change; check each product's own site before you decide. "Not listed" means we could not find it on that product's own pages, not that it is missing.
Which one fits you
- Keep UPR if you only need next and previous, want it completely free with no account, present from a different network than your computer, or want to use a smartwatch or any browser as the remote.
- Choose PresentSync if you need the audience to see where you point on a projector, TV, LED wall or shared screen, want to highlight or draw on the slide, or present with several people pointing from their own phones.
What to know before switching
- PresentSync's limits: the phone and computer must be on the same local network (no Bluetooth, no cellular); hosting needs the desktop app and a PresentSync account; the free tier allows 30 minutes of hosting a day after the 7-day trial; the phone shows no speaker notes or slide preview, and there is no timer or watch app.
- See how PresentSync works as a laser pointer alternative and the full comparison.
Sources
- Universal Presenter Remote: universalpresenterremote.com, checked 2026-11-09.
- PresentSync: pricing and product facts.
Common questions
Is Universal Presenter Remote free?
Its site says it is always free to use with no subscriptions, and no account is needed.
Does Universal Presenter Remote have a laser pointer?
Its site lists next and previous slide commands and media keys; a pointer is not listed.
Can PresentSync work over mobile data like UPR?
No. PresentSync needs the phone and the host computer on the same local network.
Checked and last updated 2026-11-09