# Telefunkee vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.5 against Telefunkee's 3.8. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Telefunkee's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Telefunkee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 564 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Telefunkee's written reviews are positive against 53% of TV Remote's.

Telefunkee ships an update every 5 months, TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Telefunkee | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefunkee-remote-telefunken/id1150478780/reviews) | **[4.5 (564 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **564** |
| Positive reviews | 16.5% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Telefunkee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefunkee-remote-telefunken/id1150478780)

Control your Telefunken Smart TV directly from your iPhone. This app automatically detects your TV on your WiFi or Ethernet network, allowing seamless control without any manual setup. It's designed for users with compatible Telefunken Smart TVs.

**Highlights:** Control Telefunken Smart TVs, Automatic TV detection, Works on WiFi and Ethernet, No manual setup required, iPhone compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-plus/id1663632832)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Control channels, volume, and apps with a familiar interface. Cast media and mirror your screen for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and navigation, Media casting (photos, videos), Screen mirroring, Control soundbars and consoles, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote ◦ Universal Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Smart, Universal TV Remote | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Convenient to use
- ✨ Works well as a remote
- 💡 Useful when remote is broken

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Paywall restricts features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unclear free trial terms

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work with certain TV models
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, etc.)
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more TV brands
- Improve subscription management
- Provide a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Telefunkee free?

Telefunkee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Telefunkee or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Telefunkee averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.5 from 564 ratings.

### Do Telefunkee or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Telefunkee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Telefunkee or TV Remote?

Telefunkee ships an update every 5 months, and TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Telefunkee was updated on October 21, 2026 and TV Remote on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*