Dromote vs Android TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dromote
Control your Android-powered Smart TV or media player from your iPhone. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for a seamless pairing experience. Enjoy a fully functional remote with a large touchpad and organized buttons.
- Fully functional remote control
- Large touchpad for navigation
- Function-grouped buttons
- Automatic device connection
- Premium subscription for unlimited access
- 3-day free trial for premium
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This application allows you to control Smart TV's with Android OS. Just connect an iPhone and a TV or media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. Key features: - Fully functional remote control; - A large touchpad for content navigation; - Buttons are grouped function-wise; - Automatic connection to a device; Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Interaction tab without ads. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 week with a 3-days free trial period. Subscription is from $2.99 weekly. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacy
Android TV Remote Control
Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.
- Seamless WiFi connectivity
- Full remote control functions
- Voice search capabilities
- Keyboard input for searches
- Touchpad functionality
- One-click app opening
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.
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Verdict
Dromote and Android TV Remote Control both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Android TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dromote's. Android TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Dromote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Dromote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Dromote against 4.1 for Android TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 73 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Dromote's written reviews are positive against 89% of Android TV Remote Control's.
Dromote ships an update every 5 months, Android TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dromote | Android TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (26 ratings) | 4.1 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 88.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kraftwerk 9 Inc | Codematics Services |
Customer experience
Dromote
Android TV Remote Control
Bugs and requests
Dromote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Android TV Remote Control
Reported bugs
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In-app purchases
Dromote
- Week Premium Remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
Android TV Remote Control
- Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
- Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
- Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
- Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
- Ad Free Version$99.99
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