# TV Remote vs Remote Control For LCRM

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control For LCRM at 5.0 against TV Remote's 4.4. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control For LCRM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote Control For LCRM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Remote Control For LCRM every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote Control For LCRM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (605K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-lcrm/id6444843713/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **605K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Pin Creation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759292053) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Utilities, #5 Top Grossing · Utilities, #117 Top Free, #183 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


### Remote Control For LCRM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-lcrm/id6444843713)

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for compatible TVs. Control your entire smart home experience with features like video casting and Wi-Fi connectivity. Enjoy intelligent living with this app.

**Highlights:** Video Cast Supported, YouTube Cast Supported, Wi-Fi Remote Control, Smart TV Remote, Easy Connection, Search and Setting Functions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LG Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LG Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| LG Premium Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote Control For LCRM free?

Remote Control For LCRM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Remote Control For LCRM?

Remote Control For LCRM is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while Remote Control For LCRM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Remote Control For LCRM have ads?

Both TV Remote and Remote Control For LCRM show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote Control For LCRM?

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Remote Control For LCRM every 4 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 28, 2026 and Remote Control For LCRM on September 18, 2026.

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