# Remote for Vizio · vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against Remote for Vizio ·'s 3.6. TV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote for Vizio ·'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (15K vs 1.1K). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Vizio · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Vizio · has 15K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Remote for Vizio ·'s written reviews are positive against 33% of TV Remote's.

Remote for Vizio · ships an update every 3 months, TV Remote every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Vizio · | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vizio/id1451286787/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraftwerk 9 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/895968866) | [SECURE SOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585537099) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Vizio ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-vizio/id1451286787)

Control your Vizio SmartCast TV with your iPhone. This app offers a full remote experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and automatic connection. It's a convenient replacement for a lost or broken physical remote.

**Highlights:** Full Vizio Smart TV remote functionality, Large touchpad for navigation, Integrated keyboard, Automatic device connection, Menu and content navigation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Year pro version | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium remote | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works fine
- 🚀 Quick and easy setup
- 🚀 Responsive and user-friendly
- 🚀 Fantastic alternative to Vizio remote

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not connect to Vizio TV
- 🐛 Requires WiFi, but can't connect without a remote
- 🐛 Paid features don't work as expected
- 🐛 Restore purchases don't work
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't locate or connect to TV
- Paid features not working as advertised
- Restore purchases not functioning
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add up/down/left/right arrows for navigation
- Improve connectivity and compatibility with Vizio TVs
- Provide better customer support and address issues
- Offer a more transparent and fair pricing model


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916)

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app automatically detects compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers most of the key features found on a physical remote for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Auto-detect TV on Wi-Fi, Works with popular brands, Full remote key features, Subscription options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Helpful when TV remote is not working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Bluetooth required for connection
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Pairing device code not working
- Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- More features like casting and touch calibration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Vizio · free?

Remote for Vizio · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Vizio · or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Remote for Vizio · averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Remote for Vizio · or TV Remote have ads?

Remote for Vizio · shows ads; TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Vizio · or TV Remote?

Remote for Vizio · ships an update every 3 months, and TV Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Vizio · was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 24, 2026.

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