TVMote vs EzRemote Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TVMote
Control your Smart TV, MediaCenter, or Set-Top Box directly from your iOS or watchOS device. Offers channel lists, automatic device discovery, and multiple interaction layouts. Upgrade to PRO for advanced features like casting local media and Siri shortcuts.
- Channel list management
- Automatic device discovery
- Multiple interaction layouts
- Keyboard support
- Apple Watch support
- iOS Widget remote
- TrackPad control
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TVMote is the iOS and WatchOS remote controller for SmartTVs, MediaCenters and STBs. The devices TVMote supports are: Smart TVs: • LG WebOS models • LG Netcast (2013/2014 models) • Panasonic Viera (up to 2018 models) • Philips SPACE (2009/2011 models) • Samsung (2012/2015 models) • Roku TVs MediaCenters: • Google ChromeCast (also on AndroidTV) • Kodi Media Player (former XBMC) • Plex Media Player • Amazon Fire TV • Roku devices STBs: • Mediaroom STBs (Vodafone PT, MEO and other providers) • NOS IRIS STBs ------------------------------------------------------- The main features of TVMote are: • Channels List on TVs and STBs, allowing to set favorites and change current channel • Automatic discovery (on local network) and manual configuration of devices • Multiple layouts, for improved interaction in different scenarios • Keyboard support for Kodi and LG SmartTVs (iOS) • Support for Apple Watch • Remote on iOS Widget • TrackPad (iOS) Benefits of being PRO (paid version): • Multiple devices configuration • Support of multiple devices on the same remote • Cast of local media to ChromeCast • Siri shortcuts for all actions • No Ads
EzRemote Lite
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for functionality. Explore other options if you don't have the necessary hardware.
- Universal remote control
- Control home electronics
- iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
- Supports numerous device types
- Free to download
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EzRemote turns your iPhone into a universal remote to control your home electronics. iOS device have no IR hardware, you need an audio to IR accessory to use this app. This app contains no information about how to use IR accessory, please search internet with keyword "iPhone IR blaster". If you are looking for IR solution but don't have audio to IR accessory yet, you may want to have a look at my another App FzRemote, it offers much better IR remote control experience. supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TVMote at 4.1 against EzRemote Lite's 3.4. TVMote also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (166 vs 32). EzRemote Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. TVMote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. EzRemote Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
TVMote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVMote has 166 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of TVMote's written reviews are positive against 55% of EzRemote Lite's.
TVMote ships an update every 11 days, EzRemote Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TVMote | EzRemote Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (166 ratings) — better | 3.4 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews — better | 54.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 166 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Miguel | Zheng Fang |
Customer experience
TVMote
EzRemote Lite
Bugs and requests
TVMote
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and connection losses
- Buttons not responding or working inconsistently
- Compatibility problems with newer TV OS versions
- Siri shortcuts not functioning properly
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for more TV brands and models
- Improve Apple Watch integration with more controls
- Implement dark mode/OLED-friendly UI
- Add support for input/source switching
- Enhance Kodi/media player controls
EzRemote Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TVMote
- PRO Version2 variants$2.99
- PRO Version$4.99
EzRemote Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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