# MINI RD vs Remote Control for LG TV +

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for LG TV + at 4.5 against MINI RD's 3.0. Remote Control for LG TV + also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). MINI RD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for LG TV + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. MINI RD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Control for LG TV + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for LG TV + has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MINI RD ships an update every 4 months, Remote Control for LG TV + every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MINI RD | Remote Control for LG TV + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rd/id1488621147/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-lg-tv-plus/id1640058630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 43 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magna Motors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465678996) | [CONCEPT LIGHT DOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688714287) |

## What reviewers say

### MINI RD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-rd/id1488621147)

Manage your vehicle's maintenance history, schedule appointments, and track service requests. Stay updated on Mini promotions and news, and locate nearby dealerships. You can also request test drives and pay for services.

**Highlights:** Vehicle maintenance history, Schedule appointments, Track service requests, Dealership locator, Receive promotions, Request test drives, Pay for maintenance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Control for LG TV +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-lg-tv-plus/id1640058630)

Control your LG smart TV from your phone. Connect to devices on the same Wi-Fi to manage your TV and installed apps. Offers a virtual remote, screen mirroring, and instant access to essential functions.

**Highlights:** Virtual remote control, Power, volume, navigation, Supports multiple TVs, Screen mirroring, Control smart apps

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote for LG TV App Premium + | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for LG TV App | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for LG TV App Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote for LG TV Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Works pretty decent
- 👍 Using it for my LG TV
- 👍 LG TV remote in my iPhone
- 👍 A one in a million app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Needs to reconnect on every use
- 🐛 Buttons often don't work
- 🐛 No pause button
- 🐛 Continuously asks for a review
- 🐛 Won't let me use it unless I leave a good review

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on its own
- Not connected to TV
- Limited version doesn't work
- Can't even connect
- Doesn't work at all

**Requested features**

- Add a power off button
- Improve channel changing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MINI RD free?

MINI RD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control for LG TV + free?

Remote Control for LG TV + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MINI RD or Remote Control for LG TV +?

Remote Control for LG TV + is rated higher. MINI RD averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Remote Control for LG TV + averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do MINI RD or Remote Control for LG TV + have ads?

Neither MINI RD nor Remote Control for LG TV + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MINI RD or Remote Control for LG TV +?

MINI RD ships an update every 4 months, and Remote Control for LG TV + every 4 weeks. Most recently, MINI RD was updated on October 29, 2026 and Remote Control for LG TV + on October 23, 2026.

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