Comparison

Remote Control for Sony TVs vs EmberCast Solutions

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

EmberCast Solutions

Monitor your home's exterior wildfire protection system remotely. View system status, run tests, and receive alerts. Access public evacuation information and contact support for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • View system status (controller, water, pump, pressure)
  • Monitor up to four downspout protection systems
  • Run system tests and activate connected systems
  • Review alerts and activity history
  • Access public evacuation information
  • Demo mode for interface exploration
Features
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EmberCast Solutions gives homeowners a clear view of their EmberCast exterior wildfire-protection system. Use the app to: • View controller, water-supply, pump, and pressure status • Monitor up to four downspout protection systems • Run system tests and activate connected systems • Review alerts and activity history • Save an evacuation zone and access public evacuation information • Contact EmberCast support Demo Mode allows users to explore the interface when a controller is not connected. This app is intended for use with compatible EmberCast hardware. It does not replace official emergency alerts, evacuation orders, fire-department instructions, or emergency services. Always follow directions from local authorities.

Screenshots

Remote Control for Sony TVs4 screens
EmberCast Solutions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EmberCast Solutions at 5.0 against Remote Control for Sony TVs's 4.2. EmberCast Solutions also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Remote Control for Sony TVs's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support 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. EmberCast Solutions asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EmberCast Solutions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Sony TVs has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Remote Control for Sony TVs versus EmberCast Solutions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Sony TVsEmberCast Solutions
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (4.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKRAFTWERK 9 LTDRyan Hayden

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

EmberCast Solutions

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

EmberCast Solutions

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 EmberCast Solutions free?
EmberCast Solutions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Sony TVs or EmberCast Solutions?
EmberCast Solutions is rated higher. Remote Control for Sony TVs averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while EmberCast Solutions averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Sony TVs or EmberCast Solutions have ads?
Remote Control for Sony TVs shows ads; EmberCast Solutions does not.

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