Comparison

Easy Remote for TiVo vs Summit Admin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Easy Remote for TiVo

Control your TiVo device from your iPhone. Navigate the guide, schedule recordings, and play stored shows with a convenient interface and QWERTY keyboard input. Requires a TiVo Series 3 or later and network connection.

Highlights
  • TiVo device control
  • Guide navigation
  • Recordings setup
  • Playback stored shows
  • QWERTY keyboard input
  • Automatic DVR discovery
Features
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Easy Remote allows you to control your TiVo using your iPhone. You can navigate the guide, setup recordings, and play your stored shows. To get started, press the menu button (3 horizontal lines icon) at the top left of the screen. Please note that you must be connected to the same network as your TiVo box. Features - An easy to use and convenient button layout - QWERTY input by pressing the keyboard button - Automatic DVR device discovery A TiVo Series 3 or later is required. To connect, you will need to enable Network Remote Control. To enable Network Remote Control, go to MENU->SETTINGS->REMOTE & DEVICES -> NETWORK REMOTE CONTROL. From this menu, enable network-based remote controls. You will also need your IP address. The app is able to automatically detect the IP address when adding a new device. The IP address can also be obtained by going to MENU->SETTINGS->NETWORK SETTINGS. The IP address will be shown on the right side of the screen.

About

Summit Admin

Features
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Summit Admin is the companion app for administrators managing Summit-connected gate systems. Designed exclusively for site admins, this app provides full administrative access to user management, group creation, schedule configuration, and device settings. Please note: Summit Admin is not intended for gate access. If you're looking to open gates or use access credentials, download our Summit Control app instead. With Summit Admin, you can: Add or remove users Create and manage user groups Configure schedules for automated gate operation Adjust gate system settings Summit Admin is ideal for commercial installations, HOAs, and multi-unit properties where administrators need robust control over system configuration and user management.

Screenshots

Easy Remote for TiVo3 screens
Summit Admin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Summit Admin at Free against Easy Remote for TiVo's $1.99. Easy Remote for TiVo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Summit Admin is free to download; Easy Remote for TiVo costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Easy Remote for TiVo versus Summit Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy Remote for TiVoSummit Admin
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas BackesSecurity Brands, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Easy Remote for TiVo

No in-app purchases

None

Summit Admin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Easy Remote for TiVo free?
Easy Remote for TiVo costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Summit Admin free?
Summit Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Easy Remote for TiVo or Summit Admin have ads?
Neither Easy Remote for TiVo nor Summit Admin shows ads.

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