# Aurora Mobile vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aurora Mobile at none against TV Remote Control's 18. Aurora Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and device support (3 vs 1). TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Aurora Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aurora Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Aurora Mobile ships an update every 3 months, TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aurora Mobile | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-mobile/id1248505671/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 15.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Limbic Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243198912) | [Tiny Boom Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743737517) |

## What reviewers say

### Aurora Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aurora-mobile/id1248505671)

Control and adjust settings for an Aurora lighting system. This utility allows users to connect to their lighting controller and customize various parameters for a personalized ambiance.

**Highlights:** Connect to Aurora lighting controller, Change lighting parameters, Customize ambiance, Mobile control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 100 brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch streaming apps instantly. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 100+ TV brands, Quick and easy setup, One-tap app launching, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for searching

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $17.49 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Great overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤯 Frustrating lack of cancellation option

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with certain TV models
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with ads
- Ability to cancel subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aurora Mobile free?

Aurora Mobile is free to download, 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, Aurora Mobile or TV Remote Control?

Aurora Mobile is rated higher. Aurora Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Aurora Mobile or TV Remote Control have ads?

Neither Aurora Mobile nor TV Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aurora Mobile or TV Remote Control?

Aurora Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aurora Mobile was updated on October 22, 2026 and TV Remote Control 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.*