IOTVRemote vs invsi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IOTVRemote
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Control your TV using IOTVRemote! This application communicates with the IOTReceiver which is required to control your TV. The code for the IOTReceiver can be obtained here: https://github.com/briankrupp/IOTVRemoteReceiver/
invsi
This app helps parents manage their children's device usage by controlling screen time and blocking inappropriate content. It offers a local-only experience with no ads or registration, prioritizing user privacy.
- Screen time management
- Content blocking
- No advertisements
- Local data storage
- No registration required
- Premium features via subscription
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invsi has been upgraded as a tool for managing screen time, which can help parents control their children's use of mobile devices. When kids use your phone, this feature can prevent them from getting addicted to games and block inappropriate content. --- Pursuit of invsi --- invsi has no advertisements, no notifications, no registration required, all data will only be saved in your phone (important data should be backed up), Less is more. --- Privacy Policy --- invsi is a local application without a server. so it will not and cannot upload your personal data through the Internet. --- Suggestions and Feedback --- If you have a good idea, you can also contact us --- contact details --- Email: invsi@icloud.com --- Subscription related --- - The base functionality of invsi is free to use. - Become an invsi member to unlock all premium features. - Payment will be charged to your 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. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period under your plan. - You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in Apple 1D account settings at any time after purchase, path: "Settings - Apple ID -> Media & Purchases -> Subscriptions" --- Additional Information --- Privacy Policy：https://invsi.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-8d66f4dc92754ad0a43399e905493095 User Agreement：https://invsi.notion.site/User-Agreement-ada0d998b6604a58a2bd5a8d32f45066
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IOTVRemote at none against invsi's 4. invsi's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. invsi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. IOTVRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IOTVRemote | invsi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brian Krupp | 新坤 杨 |
In-app purchases
IOTVRemote
No in-app purchases
invsi
- Monthly PRO3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Invsi PRO (Annual)7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Unlock Application Icon$0.99
- Lifetime PRO$14.99
