Comparison

VIDAA vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

VIDAA

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
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Cannot find your TV Remote? The VIDAA Smart Remote App is a convenient and easy way to control any TV in your home which runs the VIDAA Smart TV OS. It provides all of the functions of your TV remote and more. Key Features: - Power On / Off - Volume Control - Change Channel - Share Video / Music / Photo to TV - Search Content The compatibility may vary depending on your TV model number.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track viewing history all in one app.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for 10,000+ TV models
  • Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware)
  • Personalized show recommendations
  • Watchlist management
  • Viewing history tracker
  • Smart content filters
Features
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal Remote Control, control over 10,000 TV models and discover the best movies and shows to watch. Remotly combines a fast, reliable remote with a built-in TV Assistant to help you pick something great in seconds. Use it to control your TV, manage watchlists, get personalized recommendations, and keep track of what you’ve watched—right from your iPhone. # Remote control that just works • Works with 10,000+ TV models across major brands, including Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Sony, and more. • Connects over your local Wi-Fi (no extra hardware). • Quick access to the essentials: volume, channels, input/source, and your favorite TV apps. # Your TV Assistant • Personalized recommendations based on what you like. • Watchlists for movies and series (save, organize, and come back later). • Watch history/tracker to remember what you’ve seen and what’s next. • Smart filters to find something that fits your mood (genre, movie/series, preferences). # Made for daily use • Clean, simple interface designed for one-hand control. • Custom settings to adapt the experience to your habits. • Frequent updates to improve compatibility and add new features. # DISCLAIMER This app is not an official app of Samsung, Roku, TCL TV, LG, Sony, or any TV manufacturer, we are not related to these companies in any way. # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be charged monthly or weekly for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Term of Use : https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy : https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

VIDAA4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIDAA at none against TV Remote's 6. VIDAA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 564). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment 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

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. VIDAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VIDAA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIDAA has 13K ratings behind it against 564, 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 38% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIDAA ships an update every 2 months, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VIDAA versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIDAATV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13K ratings) — better4.5 (564 ratings)
Positive reviews40.2% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better564
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB41 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperV America Operations Inc.App Rover

Customer experience

VIDAA

All ratings13,427 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews682 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative51.0%

TV Remote

All ratings564 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative49.4%

Bugs and requests

VIDAA

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VIDAA

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Plan Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Plan Lifetime$9.99

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 4.5 from 564 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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, VIDAA was updated on October 17, 2026 and TV Remote on October 14, 2026.

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