Comparison

TV Remote Controller vs TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Remote Controller

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
Currently charting
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=== THIS APP WORKS ONLY WITH WEBOS LG TVS === The best app for control your LG TV! LG TV Remote will control your big TV screen! Broaden your Smart TV experience with the LG TV Remote app. The remote control function enables you to operate the LG webOS and netcast TVs. Features: - Netcast and WebOS are supported - Three powerful pads: touch, navigation, numbers - Control mouse - Full VoiceControl support - Basic navigation like back, exit, ok - Mute and volume change (also by pressing on physical buttons of iPhone) - Media control: play/pause - Remote keyboard - Switch between tv inputs - 6 nice color themes (including 2 dark themes) - Search in google and kino.pub services - List apps and launch - Turn tv off - WOL(wake on lan) - Very quick reconnect - Clear and light design with few color themes - Auto pause when you answer to call (This feature unavailable in China region) - Extension for quick opening urls If you have any idea how to improve this app. Please contact me and I will try to add this functionality ;-) This app supports only LG webOS Smart TV released on and after 2014 and LG Netcast Smart TV released on and after 2012. You can use LG TV Remote after pairing your TV and mobile device on the same Wi-Fi network.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control multiple devices, navigate with a touchpad, and use smart text input for searches. Enjoy quick app access and full playback control from your wrist or phone.

Highlights
  • Multi-device control
  • Smart Wi-Fi detection and pairing
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Smart text and voice input
  • Apple Watch control
  • One-tap app launching
  • Full playback control
Features
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TV Remote: Control Smart TV transforms your iPhone into a powerful universal remote, allowing you to effortlessly control a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices. No more juggling multiple physical remotes – one app is all you need to manage all your streaming equipment. ## KEY FEATURES ### Multi-Device Control Supports a full range of mainstream streaming devices and smart TVs, with more compatible devices coming soon. ### Smart Detection Auto-discovers all compatible devices on your home Wi-Fi network. Instant pairing is available with no complicated setup steps. ### Multi-Room Management Switch seamlessly between devices in different rooms. You can instantly control streaming devices in the living room and smart TVs in the bedroom with just one tap. ### Touch Interface A large, responsive touchpad provides precise navigation. Enjoy smooth scrolling and quick launching of various video and audio apps. ### Smart Text Input Type with your iOS keyboard or issue voice commands – ideal for content searches and account logins. ### Apple Watch Support Take control of your devices right from your wrist. Adjust volume, navigate menus, and play/pause content effortlessly via Apple Watch. ### Quick App Access One-tap launch for popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and more, instantly starting your viewing experience. ### Full Playback Control Achieve full playback control across all controlled devices, including play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and volume adjustment. ## WHY CHOOSE TV REMOTE: CONTROL SMART TV? This app breaks down ecosystem barriers with a unified interface for cross-platform control. It is fast, reliable, and constantly expanding with new features. Perfect for: • Households with multiple smart devices • Users wanting to replace multiple remote apps with just one • Anyone looking to reduce clutter from physical remotes • Cord-cutters seeking simplified control over their streaming setup ## COMPATIBILITY • Mainstream streaming devices • Smart TVs of various brands • iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ## REQUIREMENTS • Streaming devices connected to your home Wi-Fi • iPhone/iPad on the same Wi-Fi network as the controlled devices ## MEMBERSHIP (Optional) • Monthly: $1.99/month • Annual: $9.99/year Premium Benefits: Ad-free experience and priority customer support. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription via App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105273-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105637-terms-of-use Disclaimer: Funnstudio is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any device manufacturers. TV Remote: Control Smart TV is third-party software and not an official product of any device brand. Download TV Remote: Control Smart TV now for true universal control of your smart entertainment devices!

Screenshots

TV Remote Controller4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote at Free against TV Remote Controller's $0.99. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 57%) and ratings volume (15K vs 2K). TV Remote Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TV Remote is free to download; TV Remote Controller costs $0.99 up front. TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TV Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TV Remote Controller against 4.7 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 15K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of TV Remote Controller's written reviews are positive against 93% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote Controller versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControllerTV Remote
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (2K ratings)4.7 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews92.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey Siginur君瑛 高

Customer experience

TV Remote Controller

All ratings2,030 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive57.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative37.8%

TV Remote

All ratings15,449 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%

User reviews

TV Remote Controller

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

TV Remote

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well even when remote is lost
  • 👍 Convenient remote control on phone
  • 🔒 Connects easily to TV
  • 💡 Useful backup remote option
  • 👍 Free to use all features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Difficulty switching between TVs

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Controller

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Volume controls not working for some users
  • App crashing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Fire TV remote
  • Improve TV switching functionality
  • Reduce ad frequency

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly2 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Croissant$1.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Pizza$3.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Controller free?
TV Remote Controller costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Controller or TV Remote?
TV Remote Controller and TV Remote are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2K and 15K ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote Controller or TV Remote have ads?
Neither TV Remote Controller nor TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Controller or TV Remote?
TV Remote Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Controller was updated on September 22, 2026 and TV Remote on September 23, 2026.

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