# Data Shark AR vs Remote for Sony TV

The clearest difference is rating: Remote for Sony TV at 4.6 against Data Shark AR's 1.0. Remote for Sony TV also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (47 vs 3). Data Shark AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Sony TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Data Shark AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for Sony TV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Sony TV has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Data Shark AR ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for Sony TV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Shark AR | Remote for Sony TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-shark-ar/id1275116058/reviews) | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sony-tv-control/id6740491174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **47** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Midnight Illusions Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/526192283) | [Yana Morhun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840659095) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Shark AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-shark-ar/id1275116058)

Visualize real-time ocean data, including ship trackers, port locations, and weather stations, in an augmented reality environment. Explore data in flat map or list modes, and search for specific ships or locations.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality data visualization, Real-time ship tracking, Global port locations, US weather station data, Flat map and list modes, Search by MMSI or Lat/Long

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote for Sony TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-sony-tv-control/id6740491174)

Control your Sony Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers universal compatibility and full remote functionality via Wi-Fi. Unlock all features with a yearly subscription.

**Highlights:** Universal Sony TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connection, Full remote functionality, Subscription for unlimited access

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote for Sony TV | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Sony TV | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for Sony TV | $9.99 | per year |
| Remote for Sony TV | $14.99 | per year |
| Remote for Sony TV | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote for Sony TV | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote for Sony TV | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Shark AR free?

Data Shark AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote for Sony TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Data Shark AR or Remote for Sony TV?

Remote for Sony TV is rated higher. Data Shark AR averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Remote for Sony TV averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.

### Do Data Shark AR or Remote for Sony TV have ads?

Neither Data Shark AR nor Remote for Sony TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Data Shark AR or Remote for Sony TV?

Data Shark AR ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for Sony TV every 5 days. Most recently, Data Shark AR was updated on October 10, 2026 and Remote for Sony TV on October 24, 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.*