# TV Remote Controller vs AiDot

The clearest difference is price: AiDot at Free against TV Remote Controller's $0.99. AiDot also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 2K). TV Remote Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (57% vs 44%). On rating, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

AiDot is free to download; TV Remote Controller costs $0.99 up front. AiDot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TV Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TV Remote Controller against 4.7 for AiDot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of TV Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 44% of AiDot's.

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, AiDot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Controller | AiDot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186/reviews) | [4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidot/id1580685276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **57.3% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | #174 |
| Size | 14 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Siginur](https://appshunter.io/developer/628533273) | [AiDot Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580685278) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your LG Smart TV with your phone. This app offers a touch pad, navigation, voice control, and media playback for webOS and Netcast models. Easily switch inputs, launch apps, and even turn your TV on and off.

**Highlights:** webOS and Netcast TV support, Touch, navigation, and number pads, Mouse control, Voice control, Media playback, App launching, Wake on LAN

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🚀 Flawless connectivity
- 💡 Affordable one-time cost
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer LG TVs
- 🐛 Connection failures after updates
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Inability to detect or connect to some LG TVs

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck during connection attempts
- Unexpected app crashes
- Fails to detect LG TV on some networks

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard support
- Implement TV power on/off functionality
- Improve cursor/pointer responsiveness
- Add channel list feature


### AiDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidot/id1580685276)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Effortlessly connect and control your smart home devices with an intuitive interface. Automate routines, create custom scenes, and enhance your living space with smart lighting. Monitor your home's environment for safety and efficiency.

**Highlights:** One-touch device connection, One-tap automation setup, Smart lighting control, Customizable home screen, Environmental monitoring (motion, air quality), Device grouping

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (2 Cameras) | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (3 Cameras) | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (2 Cameras) | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Protection(Unlimited Cam) | $6.99 | per month |
| AI Protection(Unlimited Cam) | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Protection Annual 1 Camera | $19.99 | per year |
| AI Protection Annual Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 🔍 Comprehensive features
- 💡 Customizable lighting presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Unreliable device detection
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unresponsive device controls
- Incorrect device status reporting
- Syncing issues after power outages
- Inability to reset forgotten passwords

**Requested features**

- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Landscape mode support
- Favorites/presets management
- Improved automation and scheduling options
- Enhanced multi-device control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Controller free?

TV Remote Controller costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AiDot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Controller or AiDot?

TV Remote Controller and AiDot are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 8.1K ratings respectively.

### Do TV Remote Controller or AiDot have ads?

Neither TV Remote Controller nor AiDot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Controller or AiDot?

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, and AiDot fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Controller was updated on September 22, 2026 and AiDot on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TV Remote Controller or AiDot?

TV Remote Controller currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and AiDot at #174. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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