# Tacklife vs AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tacklife at none against AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's 9. Tacklife also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 184). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Remote：TV Remote Controller sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Tacklife asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tacklife holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Remote：TV Remote Controller has 2K ratings behind it against 184, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Tacklife's written reviews are positive against 24% of AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's.

Tacklife ships an update every 3 months, AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tacklife | AI Remote：TV Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (184 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacklife/id1546033741/reviews)** | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 184 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 23.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aukey Business Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/894975123) | [LockApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725110767) |

## What reviewers say

### Tacklife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tacklife/id1546033741)

Manage your home's smart devices from a single platform. This app enables fast and convenient interaction with your smart devices, integrating them for a seamless smart living experience. Personalize scenes and share control with family and friends.

**Highlights:** Smart device management, Device integration, Personalized smart scenes, Device sharing, Easy device operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158)

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control your television with an intuitive interface, effortless text input, and voice commands. Always at hand and no line-of-sight required, it revolutionizes your living room experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Intuitive user interface, Effortless text input via device keyboard, Network-based control (no line-of-sight), AI voice commands, Always accessible on your phone

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your Phone == Your Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Your Phone == New AI Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock Your Phone = AI Remote | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Works great!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free
- 💰 Charging money to use the remote
- 🐛 Remote gets stuck bouncing between apps
- 🐛 Remote not working correctly
- 🐛 App not connecting to TV

**Reported bugs**

- App is blank when selecting TV
- App not working without Wi-Fi
- App switches TV to HDMI 3 unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a way to cancel subscription easily
- Provide instructions on how to use the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tacklife free?

Tacklife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AI Remote：TV Remote Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tacklife or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

Tacklife is rated higher. Tacklife averages 4.7 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while AI Remote：TV Remote Controller averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do Tacklife or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller have ads?

AI Remote：TV Remote Controller shows ads; Tacklife does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tacklife or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

Tacklife ships an update every 3 months, and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 8 days. Most recently, Tacklife was updated on September 17, 2026 and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller on September 25, 2026.

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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.*