# tranScreen vs Remote Control for Android TV

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Android TV at 4.3 against tranScreen's 2.1. Remote Control for Android TV also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 57) and review sentiment (34% vs 20%). tranScreen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. tranScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Control for Android TV holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Android TV has 2.1K 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 34% of Remote Control for Android TV's.

tranScreen ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | tranScreen | Remote Control for Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcreen/id1460635135/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 59 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) | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) |

## 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 Control for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.

**Highlights:** Control multiple Android TVs, Automatic network scanning for TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Control installed TV apps, Universal compatibility with various brands, No setup required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Automatic device detection
- 🚀 Responsive remote control
- 💡 Useful for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable pairing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on connection attempt
- Buttons not working as expected
- Inability to turn TV on/off

**Requested features**

- Add TV power on/off functionality
- Improve mouse/keyboard support
- Reduce ad frequency
- Enhance reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tranScreen free?

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

### Is Remote Control for Android TV free?

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

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

Remote Control for Android TV is rated higher. tranScreen averages 2.1 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

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

Remote Control for Android TV shows ads; tranScreen does not.

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

tranScreen ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Most recently, tranScreen was updated on September 22, 2026 and Remote Control for Android TV on September 22, 2026.

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