Comparison

BIA Tips vs Xumo Remote

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

Head to head
About

BIA Tips

Features
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The BIA Tips app provides the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Division of Drug Enforcement & Cold Case Unit. The app also displays organization web and social media content.

About

Xumo Remote

Control your compatible Xumo TV using your smartphone. Manage power, volume, playback, and navigation. Search for content, access settings, and personalize your viewing experience with dedicated controls.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Playback controls
  • Navigation pad
  • Number pad
  • Keyboard for search
  • Quick Access menu
Features
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Note: This app works with Xumo Stream Box and select Xumo TVs. Some Xumo TVs use the Xumo TV app for remote control from a mobile device. To learn which app your Xumo TV is compatible with, visit support.xumo.com/hc/en-us/articles/22609794389012-Control-your-TV-with-the-Xumo-TV-app. Download the Xumo TV app here: apps.apple.com/us/app/xumo-tv/id1575377158. Meet the app that makes it even easier to control your Xumo TV and Xumo Stream Box — by letting you use your phone as your remote. No need to tear your house apart searching for lost remotes, run around looking for batteries or even put down your phone. Control your Xumo devices with the Xumo Remote app. There’s so much you can do with the Xumo Remote app. Access all your essential controls for streaming: Power your Xumo device on and off. Play or pause whatever you’re watching. Explore your Xumo device with the navigation pad. Select items with the OK button. Return to the previous screen with the Back button. Return to the home screen anytime with the Home button. Jump to specific channels or type in PINs with the number pad. Control the volume level (for Xumo TVs only). Find, categorize and personalize content faster with dedicated controls: Open a keyboard on your Xumo device to search for your next watch. Open the Quick Access menu to access quick settings and search. Open the Settings menu. Add content to My List with the Add button. The Xumo Remote app is made accessible, with you in mind: Screen reader supported Bold text High contrast Dynamic text sizing Light and dark mode responsive How to set up the Xumo Remote app: Download and open the app. Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the same WiFi network as your Xumo device. Select your Xumo device from the list of available devices. The app will connect automatically. Start exploring with your Xumo Remote app.

Screenshots

BIA Tips3 screens
Xumo Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Xumo Remote at every 2 weeks against BIA Tips's every 40 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIA Tips ships an update every 40 months, Xumo Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BIA Tips versus Xumo Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIA TipsXumo Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 40 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBureau of Indian Affairs. Office of Justice Service, Division of Drug EnforcementXUMO Services LLC

In-app purchases

None

BIA Tips

No in-app purchases

None

Xumo Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIA Tips free?
BIA Tips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xumo Remote free?
Xumo Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BIA Tips or Xumo Remote have ads?
Neither BIA Tips nor Xumo Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIA Tips or Xumo Remote?
BIA Tips ships an update every 40 months, and Xumo Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, BIA Tips was updated on September 6, 2026 and Xumo Remote on October 31, 2026.

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