# TV Remote vs PlugTempo

The clearest difference is ads: PlugTempo at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 PlugTempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, PlugTempo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | PlugTempo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (635K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **635K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [Thawatchai Boontan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096487375) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Utilities, #7 Top Free · Utilities, #155 Top Free, #161 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


### PlugTempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugtempo-ev-charge-planner/id6823236796)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlugTempo Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is PlugTempo free?

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

### Do TV Remote or PlugTempo have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; PlugTempo does not.

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

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and PlugTempo fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 12, 2026 and PlugTempo on November 6, 2026.

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