Comparison

WildRed Remote Control vs Remote for Android TV

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

Head to head
About

WildRed Remote Control

This iOS application allows you to control your TV with the WildRed interface directly from your smartphone. It features a standard keyboard for easy text input, simplifying navigation and interaction with your television.

Highlights
  • Smartphone TV control
  • WildRed interface support
  • Standard keyboard for text input
  • iOS compatibility
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Приложение для смартфонов под управлением операционной системы iOS позволяет управлять Вашим телевизором c оболочкой WildRed прямо с экрана смартфона, а стандартная клавиатура сделает ввод текста простым как никогда.

About

Remote for Android TV

Control your Android Smart TV with your phone or tablet. Features voice commands, a built-in keyboard for searches, and a touchpad for easy navigation. Quickly launch apps and manage volume directly from the application.

Highlights
  • Voice commands
  • Built-in keyboard for search
  • Touchpad control
  • Quick app launching
  • Volume information display
  • Physical remote emulation
Features
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Remote for Android TV application allows you to control your Android Smart TV instead of using a physical remote. ◆ VOICE and KEYBOARD SUPPORTED ◆ Features: ◆ Voice commands ◆ Built-in keyboard for search ◆ Touchpad ◆ Quick launch applications ◆ Volume information directly visible on the application ◆ Control your TV as you normally would with a physical remote ◆ Your last remote is saved for quick and easy access ◆ More exiting features coming soon.. Connect your phone/tablet to the same WiFi network as your TV device for the application to work. Have questions or feedback? Drop us an email to support@simha.tech DISCLAIMER - This is not an official app by Google. Privacy Policy: https://simhasoftware.com/remote-atv/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WildRed Remote Control2 screens
Remote for Android TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for Android TV at 72% against WildRed Remote Control's 27%. Remote for Android TV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (13K vs 1). WildRed Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Remote for Android TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. WildRed Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for Android TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Android TV has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of WildRed Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 72% of Remote for Android TV's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WildRed Remote Control versus Remote for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWildRed Remote ControlRemote for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanced Software DevelopmentRaghav Ahuja

Customer experience

WildRed Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative54.5%

Remote for Android TV

All ratings12,236 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative21.2%

Bugs and requests

WildRed Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote for Android TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working for TV connection
  • Volume control not functioning
  • Inconsistent button responsiveness
  • Frequent disconnections from TV

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add TV settings button
  • Implement a true trackpad with scroll function
  • Allow customization of shortcut buttons
  • Add landscape orientation support for tablets
  • Provide a one-time purchase option to remove ads

In-app purchases

None

WildRed Remote Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote for Android TV

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access (3 Months)$3.993 Months
  • Premium access (6 Months)$5.996 Months
  • Premium access (12 Months)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is WildRed Remote Control free?
WildRed Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote for Android TV free?
Remote for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WildRed Remote Control or Remote for Android TV?
Remote for Android TV is rated higher. WildRed Remote Control averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote for Android TV averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do WildRed Remote Control or Remote for Android TV have ads?
Remote for Android TV shows ads; WildRed Remote Control does not.

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