# Call Widget vs Local TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Local TV Remote at 100% against Call Widget's 46%. Local TV Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Call Widget's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Call Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Local TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Local TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Widget has 185 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Call Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Local TV Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Call Widget | Local TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-widget-speed-dial-pro/id1545582448/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-tv-remote/id6803642908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [Pruthvish Panakanti](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803642910) |

## What reviewers say

### Call Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-widget-speed-dial-pro/id1545582448)

Easily access and call your favorite contacts directly from your home screen with customizable widgets. Set up speed dial for loved ones with photos for quick and beautiful access. Supports various widget types including Dynamic Island and Lock Screen.

**Highlights:** Speed dial favorite contacts, Customizable home screen widgets, Dynamic Island and Live Activity support, Standby and Control Centre widgets, iOS LockScreen and Transparent widgets, Unlimited widget creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call pro. | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Call pro. | $8.99 | per month |
| Call pro. | $24.99 | per year |
| Call Pro. | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and setup
- 👍 Convenient for elderly/poor eyesight
- 👍 Good customization options
- 👍 Aesthetic home screen appearance
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Update caused contacts to disappear
- 🐛 Contacts not displaying after adding
- 🐛 Multiple taps required for calls
- 🐛 Purchase not activated/asking to purchase again
- 🐛 Undisclosed fees

**Reported bugs**

- Update caused contacts to disappear
- Contacts not displaying after adding
- Purchase not activated/asking to purchase again
- Does not dial correctly with country codes

**Requested features**

- Dialer for WhatsApp
- Single click to make a call


### Local TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-tv-remote/id6803642908)

Transform your iPhone into a private and responsive remote for compatible Google TV and Samsung televisions. Automatically discover and securely pair with devices on your Wi-Fi network for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Automatic TV discovery, Secure pairing, Full native remote controls, App shortcuts for popular streaming services, Manual IP fallback, On-device credential storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Call Widget free?

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

### Is Local TV Remote free?

Local TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Call Widget or Local TV Remote?

Local TV Remote is rated higher. Call Widget averages 4.3 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Local TV Remote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Call Widget or Local TV Remote have ads?

Neither Call Widget nor Local TV Remote shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*