Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Bluwi

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and apps across a wide range of brands. Enjoy faster text input and touchpad control, all without needing your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Full-featured remote control (power, volume, navigation)
  • Launch apps directly on supported TVs
  • Text input via iPhone keyboard
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Control from Apple Watch and Home Screen widgets
  • Supports multiple TV brands and streaming devices
Features
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Can't find the remote? Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV over WiFi. Start with free basic remote buttons, with companion controls on Apple Watch and Mac. CHECK COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Apple TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV, Roku, Hisense and Vizio devices. Your phone and TV must be on the same local network. Pairing or enabling network control on your TV may be required. Available buttons and features vary by model. FREE EVERYDAY CONTROL Use the basic keypad for volume, channels, navigation and playback where supported. Basic Apple Watch and widget buttons are also free. Save multiple TVs and organize them by room. TYPE, TAP AND WATCH Premium unlocks keyboard input, app launching, input switching, keypad customization, extended Apple Watch controls and additional Siri Shortcuts on supported devices. Touchpad navigation is available on supported Apple TV, Samsung and LG devices. DIRECT CONNECTION Remote commands are sent over your local network. No TV account is required. IN-APP PURCHASES Choose a lifetime purchase or an auto-renewing subscription where offered. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Apple Inc., Samsung, LG, Google, Amazon, Roku, Hisense, Vizio or any other TV or device manufacturer. Product names, logos and brands belong to their owners and are used only to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.rs.ltd/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.rs.ltd/terms

About

Bluwi

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Bluwi BLE Remote App turns your iPhone into a Bluetooth Remote Control. Works with a wide variety of Bluetooth Low Energy devices such as Nordic Semiconductor nRF5x devices, etc.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Bluwi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluwi at none against TV Remote Control's 7. Bluwi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 40 months). On price 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 Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Bluwi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 5 days, Bluwi every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote Control versus Bluwi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlBluwi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 40 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemote Sunrise LTDAlfastack Ltd.

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to some TV models
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Volume controls not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more TV brand support
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Customize button layout and colors
  • Implement voice control
  • Add keyboard functionality

Bluwi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions5
  • Unlock All Features7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Universal TV Remote - 1 year7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Universal TV Remote - 1 month$9.991 Month
  • Smart TV Remote - 1 year7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$19.99
  • Universal TV Remote - lifetime$39.99
None

Bluwi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluwi free?
Bluwi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote Control or Bluwi have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; Bluwi does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Bluwi?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 5 days, and Bluwi every 40 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bluwi on September 22, 2026.

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