# OM vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OM at none against TV Remote's 4. OM also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. OM asks for nothing beyond the download.

OM ships an update every 23 months, TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OM | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-tvee/id6754206812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉萍 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532007541) | [Iurii Chechetkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847086974) |

## What reviewers say

### OM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/om-smart/id1532009206)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-tvee/id6754206812)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Control channels, volume, and use voice search or a built-in keyboard for easy navigation on smart TVs and streaming devices. Connects automatically over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices, Voice search and built-in keyboard, Touchpad navigation mode, Automatic Wi-Fi detection, App shortcuts, Power on/off control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVee Premium – 7 Days Free | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TVee Premium – 3 Days Free | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TVee Premium – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| TVee Premium – Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OM free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Do OM or TV Remote have ads?

Neither OM nor TV Remote shows ads.

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

OM ships an update every 23 months, and TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, OM was updated on October 27, 2026 and TV Remote on November 9, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*