# VIDAA vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIDAA at none against TV Remote's 6. VIDAA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 13K) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. VIDAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

VIDAA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of VIDAA's written reviews are positive against 20% of TV Remote's.

VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIDAA | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidaa/id1526408639/reviews)** | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **605K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.8% of reviews** | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#7** |
| Size | 83 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [V America Operations Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526408641) | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) |

## What reviewers say

### VIDAA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidaa/id1526408639)

Control your VIDAA Smart TV with your phone. This app offers all standard remote functions like power, volume, and channel control. It also allows you to share media and search for content directly on your TV.

**Highlights:** Power On / Off, Volume Control, Change Channel, Share Video / Music / Photo to TV, Search Content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Useful remote control functionality
- 🔒 No login required
- 🚀 Fast connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some TVs
- 🐛 App crashes on startup
- 🐛 Unresponsive on certain devices
- 🐛 Inability to add/remove apps

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to TV after updates
- App freezes when trying to add new devices
- Volume controls not working as expected
- Screen mirroring feature not functioning
- Frequent app crashes and force closes

**Requested features**

- Add support for more streaming apps
- Implement automatic TV reconnection
- Add landscape mode support
- Allow customization of app settings
- Improve overall stability and reliability


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Utilities, #8 Top Free · Utilities, #167 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.

**Highlights:** WIFI TV connection, Smart TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel launching, Voice search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium. | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIDAA free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VIDAA or TV Remote?

VIDAA is rated higher. VIDAA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 605K ratings.

### Do VIDAA or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; VIDAA does not.

### Which is updated more often, VIDAA or TV Remote?

VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, and TV Remote monthly. Most recently, VIDAA was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Remote on September 25, 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.*