Comparison

TV Remote vs TV Remote Control

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

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 100 brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch streaming apps instantly. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for 100+ TV brands
  • Quick and easy setup
  • One-tap app launching
  • Smooth touchpad navigation
  • Built-in keyboard for searching
Features
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Tired of losing your TV remote? Frustrated with dead batteries? Or maybe you’re juggling different remotes for different TVs? We get it – it’s inconvenient. But your phone is always within reach. That’s where our TV Remote App comes in, making your TV time easier and more enjoyable. Features You’ll Love: – Works with 100+ TV Brands: One app for all your TVs – no need to guess if it’s compatible. – Quick and Easy Setup: Connect in seconds and get back to watching. – Instant Access to Your Favorite Apps: Launch Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more with a single tap. – Smooth Touchpad Navigation: Control your TV effortlessly – no clunky buttons. – Built-in Keyboard: Search and type with ease, right from your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and low batteries. With our TV Remote App, smarter control is always in your pocket—just download, connect, and enjoy. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Subscribe for unlimited access to certain app features. - Subscription options: Yearly or Weekly. - Payment is charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the subscription period ends at the same price as your original package. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your iTunes Account Settings. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. - Free trial cancellations must be made 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid charges. - Unused portions of a free trial are forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Have any questions, suggestions, complaints? Please drop us a line at support@tinyboom.com. Privacy Policy: https://tinyboom.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Services: https://tinyboom.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (605K vs 4.8K) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 605K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 15% of TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update monthly, TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (605K ratings)4.6 (4.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews — better15.5% of reviews
Number of ratings605K — better4.8K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB304 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPTiny Boom Ltd.

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings604,789 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews4,222 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative76.6%

TV Remote Control

All ratings4,813 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive15.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative82.7%

User reviews

TV Remote

From 605K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
  • 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔋 Drains phone battery

TV Remote Control

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent performance
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎉 Great overall experience

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🤯 Frustrating lack of cancellation option

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 Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connectivity issues with certain TV models
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version with ads
  • Ability to cancel subscription

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
13 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions13
  • Universal TV Remote Pro3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 variants$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • TV Remote Pro$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro2 variants$10.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$17.491 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro2 variants$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$34.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote Control?
TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 605K ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.
Do TV Remote or TV Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote Control?
TV Remote ships an update monthly, and TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Remote Control on September 24, 2026.

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