Comparison

Alert vs 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

Alert

This app acts as a personal alarm and remote monitor, detecting changes in sound, light, motion, or faces to trigger alerts. It offers customizable sensitivity and the ability to share alarms with friends for remote monitoring.

Highlights
  • Detects sound, light, motion, and faces
  • Customizable alarm sensitivity
  • Remote monitoring with friends
  • Optional pre-alarm alerts
  • Records short videos before alarm
  • Dark screen mode with torch
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Alert is a personal alarm and remote monitor that reacts to sound, light, motion and faces! Alert triggers an alarm based on detecting people's faces or changes in sound, light or motion. When a trigger is detected you have the option to cancel, postpone or just let it sound an alarm. You control sensitivity to detect the slightest sound, change in lighting, vibration or even the number of people detected. At night time use Alert's dark screen and trigger the torch. Share alarms with friends using Alert to remotely monitor on an iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. • Detect if anybody enters a room. Use as a portable alarm. • Share your activity levels with a friend, whilst retaining privacy. Are you home? Do you have company? • Alert yourself or friends when a security, fire or medical device alarm sounds. • Warn children that they are getting too loud or wake people when they snore! Alert Version 1.0 Features • Trigger alarm when you detect sound, light, motion or people • Remotely monitor and share alarms with other Alerts users with Apple Game Center • Option to share a short video recorded before alarm • Option to quietly alert you before an alarm • Select alarm sensitivity and sounds • Apple TV sounds alarms and displays what your iPhone or iPad detects

About

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and apps across a wide range of brands. Enjoy faster text input and touchpad control, all without needing your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Full-featured remote control (power, volume, navigation)
  • Launch apps directly on supported TVs
  • Text input via iPhone keyboard
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Control from Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets
  • Supports multiple TV brands and streaming devices
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. 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

Alert4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote Control at Free against Alert's $2.99. TV Remote Control also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 42 months). Alert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

TV Remote Control is free to download; Alert costs $2.99 up front. TV Remote Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Alert asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 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: 50% of Alert's written reviews are positive against 75% of TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alert ships an update every 42 months, TV Remote Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Alert versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlertTV Remote Control
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews74.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiTrack Systems LimitedRemote Sunrise LTD

Customer experience

Alert

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

TV Remote Control

All ratings1,250 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews943 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral4.6%
Negative20.6%

Bugs and requests

Alert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Alert

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$19.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Alert free?
Alert costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Alert or TV Remote Control?
TV Remote Control is rated higher. Alert averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Alert or TV Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; Alert does not.
Which is updated more often, Alert or TV Remote Control?
Alert ships an update every 42 months, and TV Remote Control every 5 days. Most recently, Alert was updated on June 1, 2026 and TV Remote Control on September 29, 2026.

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