# Viz vs AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Viz at 47% against AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's 24%. Viz also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (45K vs 2K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Viz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Viz holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viz has 45K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Viz's written reviews are positive against 24% of AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's.

Viz ships an update fortnightly, AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viz | AI Remote：TV Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-smart-tv-remote-control/id1454708664/reviews)** | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [LockApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725110767) |

## What reviewers say

### Viz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-smart-tv-remote-control/id1454708664)

Control your smart TV with your phone. This app offers a fast touchpad, keyboard, and saves your last remote for quick access. Enjoy an amazing design with an easy-to-use interface.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Touchpad and keyboard, Saves last remote, Easy interface, No installation required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works reliably
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 👍 Variety of remote options
- 👍 Convenient for lost remotes
- 👍 Seamless connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent connectivity
- 📺 Some buttons/features don't work
- 💰 Ads even after paid upgrade
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with clipboard access
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Navigation buttons not working properly
- Inability to connect to specific devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Customizable remote layout
- Improved button responsiveness
- Ability to control Bluetooth-only devices
- Persistent connection when TV is off


### AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158)

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control your television with an intuitive interface, effortless text input, and voice commands. Always at hand and no line-of-sight required, it revolutionizes your living room experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Intuitive user interface, Effortless text input via device keyboard, Network-based control (no line-of-sight), AI voice commands, Always accessible on your phone

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your Phone == Your Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Your Phone == New AI Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock Your Phone = AI Remote | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Works great!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free
- 💰 Charging money to use the remote
- 🐛 Remote gets stuck bouncing between apps
- 🐛 Remote not working correctly
- 🐛 App not connecting to TV

**Reported bugs**

- App is blank when selecting TV
- App not working without Wi-Fi
- App switches TV to HDMI 3 unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a way to cancel subscription easily
- Provide instructions on how to use the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viz free?

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

### Is AI Remote：TV Remote Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Viz or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

Viz is rated higher. Viz averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while AI Remote：TV Remote Controller averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do Viz or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller have ads?

Both Viz and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viz or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

Viz ships an update fortnightly, and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 9 days. Most recently, Viz was updated on November 7, 2026 and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*