# ALC® Connect Plus vs Connect TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Connect TV Remote at 4.6 against ALC® Connect Plus's 2.3. Connect TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 11) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). ALC® Connect Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ALC® Connect Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connect TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect TV Remote has 2.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ALC® Connect Plus's written reviews are positive against 9% of Connect TV Remote's.

ALC® Connect Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Connect TV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALC® Connect Plus | Connect TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alc-connect-plus/id1208329548/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **8.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 99 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/999731327) | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) |

## What reviewers say

### ALC® Connect Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alc-connect-plus/id1208329548)

Monitor your home's security status remotely. Receive instant notifications for intrusions and control smart home devices like lights and sirens. Automate actions based on events or schedules for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Real-time security status updates, Intrusion notifications, Remote system arming, Smart device control (lights, sirens), Customizable automation scenarios, Scheduled device operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control all your smart TVs from your phone with this universal remote app. It connects via Wi-Fi and offers features like streaming shortcuts and custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Streaming app shortcuts, Customizable remote layouts, Touch navigation, Multi-brand support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $8.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $14.95 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $14.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Did not work
- 🚫 Terrible
- 🚫 No Switching Back & Forth
- 🚫 Free trial is a lie
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALC® Connect Plus free?

ALC® Connect Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ALC® Connect Plus or Connect TV Remote?

Connect TV Remote is rated higher. ALC® Connect Plus averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Connect TV Remote averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do ALC® Connect Plus or Connect TV Remote have ads?

Neither ALC® Connect Plus nor Connect TV Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ALC® Connect Plus or Connect TV Remote?

ALC® Connect Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connect TV Remote monthly. Most recently, ALC® Connect Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect TV Remote on October 25, 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.*