Comparison

Remote Control for Sony TVs vs DeviceFinder

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

DeviceFinder

Features
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NearFinder helps you locate nearby Bluetooth Low Energy devices by following changes in signal strength. Run a quick scan, select a device, and move slowly. Live signal readings, approximate distance, and warmer-or-colder feedback help you narrow down the search. You can also make a full turn for a rough direction hint, save devices, and keep a private history of confirmed finds. Bluetooth observations, saved devices, and history remain on your iPhone. Location access is optional and used only for map-related features. Signal strength and distance are estimates affected by walls, interference, and your body. Devices must be powered on, in range, and advertising over Bluetooth LE. This app include paid subscriptions: Weekly - 4.99$ Monthly - 9.99$ Annual - 39.99$ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15GJRSA_2NI9-F3PLxgJV_jCgwsKBmroRkAK4pE05_7o/edit?tab=t.0 Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Control for Sony TVs4 screens
DeviceFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeviceFinder at none against Remote Control for Sony TVs's 5. DeviceFinder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Remote Control for Sony TVs's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price 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. DeviceFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Sony TVs ships an update every 4 months, DeviceFinder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote Control for Sony TVs versus DeviceFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Sony TVsDeviceFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDSSoftTeam OU

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

DeviceFinder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

DeviceFinder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Control for Sony TVs free?
Remote Control for Sony TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeviceFinder free?
DeviceFinder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Control for Sony TVs or DeviceFinder have ads?
Remote Control for Sony TVs shows ads; DeviceFinder does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Sony TVs or DeviceFinder?
Remote Control for Sony TVs ships an update every 4 months, and DeviceFinder weekly. Most recently, Remote Control for Sony TVs was updated on October 27, 2026 and DeviceFinder on October 29, 2026.

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