# Phoenixx vs Remote Control TV

The clearest difference is price: Remote Control TV at Free against Phoenixx's $1.99. Remote Control TV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (103 vs 10). Phoenixx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (44% vs 25%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Remote Control TV is free to download; Phoenixx costs $1.99 up front. Remote Control TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Phoenixx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Control TV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control TV has 103 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Phoenixx's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoenixx | Remote Control TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenixx/id1296713092/reviews) | **[4.4 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Cerra de Castro](https://appshunter.io/developer/321270638) | [Caitlyn,N Mackos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817639391) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoenixx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenixx/id1296713092)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Engage in intense space combat, defending your ship against alien hordes. Utilize a variety of controls, including gamepad and touch, to shoot enemies and activate your shield. Progress through levels by eliminating all alien threats.

**Highlights:** Shoot aliens, Protect ship with shield, Complete levels, Gamepad MFI support, Virtual joystick controls, Touchscreen controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Control TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control any TV on your Wi-Fi network with instant pairing, a complete layout, and smart features like a trackpad and keyboard. Enjoy seamless control without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant Wi-Fi pairing, Complete remote layout, Smart trackpad and gestures, Built-in keyboard for typing, Dynamic Island and Lock-Screen widgets, Multiple TV profiles, Dark and Light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoenixx free?

Phoenixx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoenixx or Remote Control TV?

Remote Control TV is rated higher. Phoenixx averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Remote Control TV averages 4.4 from 103 ratings.

### Do Phoenixx or Remote Control TV have ads?

Neither Phoenixx nor Remote Control TV shows ads.

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

Phoenixx ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phoenixx was updated on October 9, 2026 and Remote Control TV on October 7, 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.*