Comparison

TV Remote 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

TV Remote

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
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – 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. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

About

TV Remote

Control your Samsung or LG Smart TV directly from your iPhone without extra hardware. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for full remote functionality, including basic and advanced commands. Enjoy a smart, simple, and elegant interface with optional haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for Smart TVs
  • Basic and advanced TV functions
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
  • Haptic feedback option
  • No additional hardware needed
Features
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TV Remote is a tool that allows you to control your Samsung or LG Smart TV from your iPhone. No additional hardware or devices. Just have your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Key features: //UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL FOR SMART TV All basic and advanced functions are included: power on / off, mute / unmute, volume up / down, channel up / down, menu button, video control play / pause / stop, additional functions. You won't have the need to change your physical TV remote’s battery. Just download and use the app to control your TV. Smart, simple and elegant design will make your interaction pleasant and comfortable. //QUICK CONNECTION VIA WI-FI To use the remote control, you must have your iPhone on the same Wi-Fii network as your smart TV. Start a connection in the app by clicking the “Search TV” button, then follow app’s instructions and then accept the message that appears on your TV. Done! //HAPTIC FEEDBACK Haptic feedback makes our TV Remote tactile. But you can remove this at any time in the settings. Remote TV PRO: - Unlimited access to all TV remote functions - Auto-reconnect after getting back from background Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-YGLupOVOOEUSaT7j80puwaIiXX6ygc0z615Pm99oFQ/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iaDsnYMr8IKl53sT1BAnVj3U9MrEWLiw5CB-rvkbOLk/edit?usp=sharing Disclaimer: TV Remote: Universal control is NOT an affiliated entity of Samsung Electronics or LG, and TV Remote: Universal control application is not an official product of Samsung or LG.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (627K vs 587) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TV Remote against 4.6 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 627K ratings behind it against 587, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 15% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (627K ratings)4.6 (587 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.6% of reviews — better14.8% of reviews
Number of ratings627K — better587
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPAdam Brickman

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings616,521 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,491 reviews
Positive20.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.3%

TV Remote

All ratings584 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive14.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.2%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App doesn't recognize TV
  • Power button doesn't work
  • Volume controls not functioning

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow remote control without original remote
  • Offer more free features
  • Improve reliability and stability

TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium.$44.99
2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Remote TV Pro (weekly)3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Remote TV Pro (monthly)$9.991 Month

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 627K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 587 ratings.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 21, 2026.

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