# Remote control for Sony vs Connect TV Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote control for Sony at free with in-app purchases against Connect TV Remote's subscription. Remote control for Sony also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 9%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Connect TV Remote's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote control for Sony sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Connect 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote control for Sony against 4.6 for Connect TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Remote control for Sony's written reviews are positive against 9% of Connect TV Remote's.

Remote control for Sony ships an update weekly, Connect TV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for Sony | Connect TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sony/id1458993689/reviews) | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.7K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | **32.7% of reviews** | 8.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 65 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote control for Sony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sony/id1458993689)

This app provides a user-friendly interface to control Sony devices. It offers a saved remote for quick access, a fast touchpad, and a keyboard for easy navigation and typing. The design is intuitive and easy to use.

**Highlights:** Saved remote for quick access, Fast touchpad control, Integrated keyboard for typing, Easy-to-use 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 great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive
- 👍 Convenient temporary fix
- 👍 Useful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📺 Limited functionality
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Connection failures
- Unresponsive buttons
- Sync issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Multi-TV support
- Ability to turn TV on/off
- Customizable button layout


### Connect TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control all your smart TVs from your phone with this universal remote app. It connects via Wi-Fi and offers features like streaming shortcuts and custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Streaming app shortcuts, Customizable remote layouts, Touch navigation, Multi-brand support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $8.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $14.95 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $14.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Did not work
- 🚫 Terrible
- 🚫 No Switching Back & Forth
- 🚫 Free trial is a lie
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote control for Sony free?

Remote control for Sony is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connect TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote control for Sony or Connect TV Remote?

Remote control for Sony and Connect TV Remote are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.7K and 2.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Remote control for Sony or Connect TV Remote have ads?

Neither Remote control for Sony nor Connect TV Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote control for Sony or Connect TV Remote?

Remote control for Sony ships an update weekly, and Connect TV Remote monthly. Most recently, Remote control for Sony was updated on September 25, 2026 and Connect TV Remote on September 26, 2026.

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