# TV Remote Controller vs TV Remote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Controller | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186/reviews) | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexey Siginur](https://appshunter.io/developer/628533273) | [君瑛 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541563673) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Controller

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Croissant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Volume controls not working for some users
- App crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Fire TV remote
- Improve TV switching functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked 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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