# tranScreen vs Remote for Android TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for Android TV at 72% against tranScreen's 20%. Remote for Android TV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (12K vs 57). tranScreen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Android TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. tranScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote for Android TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Android TV has 12K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of tranScreen's written reviews are positive against 72% of Remote for Android TV's.

tranScreen ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote for Android TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tranScreen | Remote for Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcreen/id1460635135/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **72.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRANSCREEN TECHNOLOGY SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752798300) | [Raghav Ahuja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651077703) |

## What reviewers say

### tranScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcreen/id1460635135)

Wirelessly cast your phone's screen, photos, videos, and documents to your TV. Control your TV remotely with your phone, use it as a mouse or keyboard, and even stream live camera feeds and audio.

**Highlights:** Wireless screen mirroring, File casting (video, audio, images, documents), TV screen to phone display, Phone as wireless mouse/keyboard/remote, Live camera feed to TV, Real-time TV screen capture

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298)

Control your Android Smart TV with your phone or tablet. Features voice commands, a built-in keyboard for searches, and a touchpad for easy navigation. Quickly launch apps and manage volume directly from the application.

**Highlights:** Voice commands, Built-in keyboard for search, Touchpad control, Quick app launching, Volume information display, Physical remote emulation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access (3 Months) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access (6 Months) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium access (12 Months) | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium access (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Minimalistic and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buttons not working as expected
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain TVs
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
- 🐛 Requires constant reconnection

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working for TV connection
- Volume control not functioning
- Inconsistent button responsiveness
- Frequent disconnections from TV

**Requested features**

- Add TV settings button
- Implement a true trackpad with scroll function
- Allow customization of shortcut buttons
- Add landscape orientation support for tablets
- Provide a one-time purchase option to remove ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tranScreen free?

tranScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote for Android TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tranScreen or Remote for Android TV?

Remote for Android TV is rated higher. tranScreen averages 2.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Remote for Android TV averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do tranScreen or Remote for Android TV have ads?

Remote for Android TV shows ads; tranScreen does not.

### Which is updated more often, tranScreen or Remote for Android TV?

tranScreen ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote for Android TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, tranScreen was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote for Android TV on September 24, 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.*