# Remote Control for Sony TVs vs EmberCast Solutions

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Sony TVs | EmberCast Solutions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sony-tvs/id1390601143/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embercast-solutions/id6822063103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) | [Ryan Hayden](https://appshunter.io/developer/6822063105) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Sony TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sony-tvs/id1390601143)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Remote | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Remote | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove ad | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on feedback screen
- Incorrect pin display
- Clipboard data theft

**Requested features**

- Ability to turn on TV
- Landscape mode on iPad
- Macro buttons for settings
- Keyboard input for logins


### EmberCast Solutions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embercast-solutions/id6822063103)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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