Comparison

Remote Control for Sony TVs vs Remote control for Sony

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for Sony TVs

Control your Sony Smart TV with your mobile device. This app provides all the buttons of a physical remote, a touchpad for easy navigation, and the ability to launch installed TV apps directly. It simplifies TV control and offers a convenient alternative to a lost or broken remote.

Highlights
  • Sony TV remote control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Launch TV apps
  • Automatic TV detection
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Smart TV Remote is designed specifically to control Sony Smart TVs. The remote control app offers a wide range of buttons that are available on a physical remote control, an easy to use touchpad for navigation through the content and a list of apps installed on TV. To control your Sony TV, make sure that your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device. Launch Smart TV Remote app, select your Sony TV from the list of detected devices and enter the PIN displayed on the TV screen into the app. TV control has never been easier. The app features all the necessary buttons. You no longer have to look for your Sony TV remote control or buy a new one in order to replace the one broken down. Multifunctional touchpad will allow you to easily scroll through the lists of new movies and music, choose your favorite content. With Smart TV Remote app you can easily launch apps installed on your TV, such as Netflix, Youtube or a web-browser. Smart TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a smart remote control for your Sony TV. Main features: - Automatic detection of Sony TV in the Wi-Fi network; - All the necessary buttons for controlling the TV (Sony TV remote); - A large touchpad for convenient menu and content navigation; - Launching of TV applications directly from the iOS app; Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Interaction tab without ads. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 year with a 7-days free trial period. Subscription is from $19.99/year. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacy Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of Sony Corporation, and Smart TV Remote application is not an official product of Sony.

About

Remote control for Sony

This app provides a user-friendly interface to control Sony devices. It offers a saved remote for quick access, a fast touchpad, and a keyboard for easy navigation and typing. The design is intuitive and easy to use.

Highlights
  • Saved remote for quick access
  • Fast touchpad control
  • Integrated keyboard for typing
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • No installation required
Features
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official Sony app. It was designed with care to try and bring Sony users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes and typing * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on support@os-apps.com

Screenshots

Remote Control for Sony TVs4 screens
Remote control for Sony4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote control for Sony at none against Remote Control for Sony TVs's shown. Remote control for Sony also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Remote Control for Sony TVs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Remote control for Sony sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote control for Sony holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Remote Control for Sony TVs's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote control for Sony's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Sony TVs ships an update every 4 months, Remote control for Sony weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote Control for Sony TVs versus Remote control for Sony: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Sony TVsRemote control for Sony
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.2K ratings)4.6 (8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.1% of reviews32.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.2K8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDOz Shabbatth

Customer experience

Remote Control for Sony TVs

All ratings4,156 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive25.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative68.2%

Remote control for Sony

All ratings7,656 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative61.4%

User reviews

Remote Control for Sony TVs

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Seamless control
  • 👍 Effective remote
  • 👍 Simple to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't connect to TV
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔋 Slow response time
  • 🔍 Difficult to find device
  • 💸 Aggressive ads

Remote control for Sony

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive
  • 👍 Convenient temporary fix
  • 👍 Useful when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 📺 Limited functionality
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🤖 Compatibility problems

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for Sony TVs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on feedback screen
  • Incorrect pin display
  • Clipboard data theft

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV
  • Landscape mode on iPad
  • Macro buttons for settings
  • Keyboard input for logins

Remote control for Sony

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Connection failures
  • Unresponsive buttons
  • Sync issues after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Multi-TV support
  • Ability to turn TV on/off
  • Customizable button layout

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Control for Sony TVs

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Remote2 variants$9.991 Year
  • Premium Remote$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ad$4.99
1 purchases

Remote control for Sony

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Sony TVs free?
Remote Control for Sony TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote control for Sony free?
Remote control for Sony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Sony TVs or Remote control for Sony?
Remote control for Sony is rated higher. Remote Control for Sony TVs averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Remote control for Sony averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.
Do Remote Control for Sony TVs or Remote control for Sony have ads?
Remote Control for Sony TVs shows ads; Remote control for Sony does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Sony TVs or Remote control for Sony?
Remote Control for Sony TVs ships an update every 4 months, and Remote control for Sony weekly. Most recently, Remote Control for Sony TVs was updated on November 2, 2026 and Remote control for Sony on November 3, 2026.

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