# Dromote vs Android TV Remote Control

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dromote | Android TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dromote-android-tv-remote/id1476833400/reviews) | [4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraftwerk 9 Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/895968866) | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) |

## What reviewers say

### Dromote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dromote-android-tv-remote/id1476833400)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Premium Remote | $2.99 | per 7 days |


### Android TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143)

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.

**Highlights:** Seamless WiFi connectivity, Full remote control functions, Voice search capabilities, Keyboard input for searches, Touchpad functionality, One-click app opening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ad Free Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad Free Version | $69.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to download and operate
- 👍 Saves time and works like a charm
- 👍 Perfect app for controlling Android TV functions
- 👍 Saves time and works better than physical remotes
- 👍 Fantastic features and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inutile
- 🐛 تبن

**Reported bugs**

- Rileva la tv, ci entri e cerchi di usarlo ma non funziona e nonostante tu provi a cliccare o muovere qualcosa non cambia nulla Lo sto usando per un proiettore con Google chromecast inserito
- تبن


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dromote free?

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

### Is Android TV Remote Control free?

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

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

Dromote and Android TV Remote Control are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26 and 73 ratings respectively.

### Do Dromote or Android TV Remote Control have ads?

Android TV Remote Control shows ads; Dromote does not.

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

Dromote ships an update every 5 months, and Android TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, Dromote was updated on October 5, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*