Comparison

Apple TV vs Remote Controller for TV

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

Head to head
About

Apple TV

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

Highlights
  • Exclusive Apple Originals
  • Live Formula 1 & MLB
  • Buy or rent movies
  • Aggregate streaming services
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Continue Watching feature
Features
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Apple TV is the home of exclusive Apple Original shows and movies, Formula 1®, MLS, Friday Night Baseball, thousands of movies to buy or rent, and all the best programming from your favorite streaming services — all in one place. With an Apple TV subscription: • Stream thousands of hours of Apple Originals—thrilling dramas, epic sci-fi, and feel-good comedies, all with no ads—including Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, Silo, Shrinking, Slow Horses, and F1 The Movie. • Enjoy new releases weekly, with no ads. • Watch every Formula 1 Grand Prix™ live—with all-access coverage for every practice, qualifying, Sprint, and race. • Watch Friday Night Baseball, with live MLB matchups every Friday of the regular season. • Watch every Major League Soccer match live throughout the regular season, the entire playoffs, and Leagues Cup, all with no blackouts. Discover more to watch: • Buy or rent newly released movies, and browse the Apple TV Store with over 100,000 movies and shows—including the largest selection of 4K HDR titles. • Add Apple TV Channels subscriptions and stream seamlessly in the Apple TV app — no additional apps, accounts, or passwords needed. • Connect over 100 video streaming apps to access all your favorite shows and movies in one place. Apple TV app makes all your TV watching easier: • Get personalized recommendations across everything you watch. • With Continue Watching, pick up where you left off across all your subscriptions and devices. • Add to Watchlist to keep track of what you want to watch later. • Browse sports to see live and upcoming matchups, and choose your favorite teams to automatically add games to Continue Watching and receive notifications for close games and more. • Easily find all of your purchased movies and shows in the Library. • Enjoy the best picture and sound quality in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos when available. • Stream over a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, or download to watch offline. • Find the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, as well as smart TVs and streaming devices. Requirements: • iOS devices using iOS 12.3 or later • Some features require internet access over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection • HDR video playback may not be available for all content or on all devices Apple TV subscription does not include third party-branded subscription services or content available for rental or purchase in the Apple TV app. In select regions, an Apple TV subscription may only be available as part of an iCloud+ subscription. If you subscribe to any Apple TV channels, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless they are canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Simultaneous streams may be limited on a per-subscription basis. The availability of Apple TV features, channels, and related content may vary depending on the country or region from which you attempt to access them. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Settings on the Apple TV app after purchase. See https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww for the Privacy Policy. Apple TV app Terms and Conditions can be found at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

About

Remote Controller for TV

Transform your smartphone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control channels, volume, navigate menus with a trackpad, and perform text searches directly from your device. Connects easily over Wi-Fi to compatible smart TV models.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Channel and volume management
  • Built-in trackpad navigation
  • Text search functionality
  • One-tap app launching
  • Automatic Wi-Fi connection
Features
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Remote Controller for TV gives you all the controls of a standard Roku Smart TV remote. Use Remote Controller for TV to manage & change channels, fast forward, rewind, skip back, adjust volume and much more. You can also navigate menus using the built-in trackpad or make text searches right with your phone’s keyboard. Connecting the app to your device is simple. Just ensure your iOS device and Roku TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and you’re good to go! Key Features: --------------------------------- • Connect automatically to Roku TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Access all Smart TV buttons for seamless control • Spacious Trackpad for easy menu and content navigation • Effortlessly manage & change TV channels • Launch popular platforms like Youtube, Netflix, Tubi, HBO, Prime Video, and more with a single tap • Make fast searches with text entry using your device's keyboard for channels such as Netflix or Youtube, or for searching on your Smart TV • Compatible with all TV models running Smart TV OS NEVER LOSE YOUR REMOTE AGAIN Constantly misplacing your TV remote? Remote Controller for TV acts as the original remote control, granting access to all your device's functionalities straight from your smartphone! SEAMLESS CONTROL With its straightforward design and intuitive interface, there's no clutter of buttons or intricate configurations. Use Remote Controller for TV just like you would a regular TV remote! CONNECT IN SECONDS With TCL Roku, setup is a breeze. Remote Controller for TV automatically detects and lets you connect to every Smart TV on your network with a tap! Note: Some apps like YouTube and Hulu+ utilize their own on-screen keyboards instead of the iOS keyboard. Remote Controller for TV is compatible with all Roku models including Roku 1, Roku 2, Roku 3, Streaming Stick, Express, Express+, Premiere, Premiere+, Ultra, Roku TV, TCL Roku TV, Sharp Roku TV, Hisense, Philips, Onn Roku TV & more. * Please note that Remote Controller for TV is not an official Roku product, and we are not affiliated with the Roku company. Privacy Policy https://loopmobile.io/privacy.html Terms of use https://loopmobile.io/tos.html

Screenshots

Apple TV4 screens
Remote Controller for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apple TV at none against Remote Controller for TV's 5. Apple TV also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 11%) and ratings volume (1.9M vs 676). Remote Controller for TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and monetization model 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 Controller for TV sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Apple TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apple TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple TV has 1.9M ratings behind it against 676, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Apple TV's written reviews are positive against 11% of Remote Controller for TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apple TV ships an update every 2 months, Remote Controller for TV weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Apple TV versus Remote Controller for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApple TVRemote Controller for TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9M ratings) — better4.5 (676 ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9M — better676
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.2 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAppleLOOP MOBILE FZCO

Customer experience

Apple TV

All ratings1,859,783 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews5,527 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative48.0%

Remote Controller for TV

All ratings676 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

Apple TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Playback issues and random freezes
  • Incorrect episode/content display
  • Syncing problems across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save/bookmark content for later
  • Improved content organization and navigation
  • Sync playback progress across devices
  • Chromecast/casting support
  • User profiles and personalized recommendations

Remote Controller for TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Apple TV

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Remote Controller for TV

Subscriptions4
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$44.99

Questions

Is Apple TV free?
Apple TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Controller for TV free?
Remote Controller for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apple TV or Remote Controller for TV?
Apple TV is rated higher. Apple TV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9M ratings, while Remote Controller for TV averages 4.5 from 676 ratings.
Do Apple TV or Remote Controller for TV have ads?
Apple TV shows ads; Remote Controller for TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Apple TV or Remote Controller for TV?
Apple TV ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Controller for TV weekly. Most recently, Apple TV was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remote Controller for TV on September 25, 2026.

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