Sensory Lava vs Remote Control TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sensory Lava
This app offers a calming and visually stimulating experience with slow-moving lava and bubble effects. It's touch-responsive and can be controlled via external devices, making it suitable for relaxation and early learning.
- Calming lava and bubble effects
- Touch-responsive interaction
- Color and speed customization
- External controller support (keyboard, Xbox, adaptive)
- Suitable for all ages
- No ads or subscriptions
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Sensory Lava is a simple calming and relaxing visual touch responsive app for people of ALL ages. Sensory Lava generates lava and bubble style slow moving, calming visual effects. When combined with music, Sensory Lava can be relaxing and also stimulating for early learners and visual development (especially in a dark room). By pressing the silver buttons it is possible to change colors, change the number of bubble groups, change the general speed of movement and change the "diffusion". Sensory Lava can also be controlled by an external keyboard, bluetooth access switches or Microsoft Adaptive controller and XBox controller. Keyboard 1,2,3,4,-,Space and Enter control the app. 5 will hide the silver buttons. The XBox controller buttons A,B,X,Y control the app also and you can move a pointer around with the DPad. Sensory Lava contains no adverts, requires no subscription and collects no user information. Perfect to beam to a large screen in a Sensory room or use as a relaxing, soothing night light.
Remote Control TV
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control any TV on your Wi-Fi network with instant pairing, a complete layout, and smart features like a trackpad and keyboard. Enjoy seamless control without extra hardware.
- Instant Wi-Fi pairing
- Complete remote layout
- Smart trackpad and gestures
- Built-in keyboard for typing
- Dynamic Island and Lock-Screen widgets
- Multiple TV profiles
- Dark and Light modes
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a lightning‑fast remote for any Smart TV—no more juggling remotes, no more dead batteries. Meet Universal TV Remote Control, the easiest way to command every TV in your home (and hotel room!) from one sleek app. Simply connect your iOS device to the same Wi‑Fi network as the TV and you’re ready to tap, swipe, or speak your way to perfect control. Key Features Instant Pairing – Auto‑discovers all compatible TVs on your Wi‑Fi network in seconds. Complete Remote Layout – Power, volume, channels, input switch, and quick‑launch app buttons—beautifully arranged for one‑hand use. Smart Trackpad & Gestures – Swipe to navigate menus or use two‑finger scrolling on compatible TVs. Built‑in Keyboard – Type search terms and passwords on your phone instead of pecking at on‑screen keys. Dynamic Island & Lock‑Screen Widgets – Change volume or pause playback without unlocking your device. Multiple‑TV Profiles – Save and rename every set in the house (or office) for instant switching. Dark & Light Modes – Adapts to your system theme for effortless viewing at night. How It Works: — Make sure your TV and iPhone/iPad are on the same Wi‑Fi network. — Open the app; your TV appears instantly. — Tap to pair—done! No extra hardware, IR blaster, or cables required. Why You’ll Love It: — Zero Lag – Commands are sent over Wi‑Fi for near‑instant response. — Travel Friendly – Works on hotel networks that allow device discovery. — Energy Saver – Uses a fraction of the power of an infrared remote. — Privacy First – We never collect your viewing data or personal content. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHaJ-Fw5iM2cexKKxs4RVH1dcmdMD20iLYV_IQ27mho/edit?usp=sharing End‑User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: oriummastin@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sensory Lava at 100% against Remote Control TV's 25%. Sensory Lava also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Remote Control TV's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 1). On price and ads 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. Remote Control TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Sensory Lava asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sensory Lava holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control TV has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sensory Lava's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control TV's.
| Parameter | Sensory Lava | Remote Control TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (117 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 117 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sensory App House Ltd | Caitlyn,N Mackos |
Customer experience
Sensory Lava
Remote Control TV
In-app purchases
Sensory Lava
No in-app purchases
Remote Control TV
- Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly$6.997 Days
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- LifetimeFree
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