Comparison

Bravia Controller for Sony TV vs EdgeAnt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bravia Controller for Sony TV

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your Sony BRAVIA TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate apps with ease. Features a built-in keyboard for effortless text input on your TV.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functionality
  • Built-in keyboard for TV input
  • Launch TV apps with shortcuts
  • Automatic network scanning for TV detection
  • Wireless control via Wi-Fi
  • Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
Features
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No more lost remotes. No more dead batteries. Bravia Controller turns your iPhone into a powerful remote control for Sony BRAVIA Smart TVs. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi and control your TV from anywhere in the room. —————————————— FULL TV REMOTE CONTROL —————————————— All the buttons you expect from a real TV remote: • Power ON / OFF • Volume Up & Down • Channel Switching • Directional Navigation Pad • Home, Return, Mute & Options • And more —————————————— SMART KEYBOARD INPUT —————————————— Typing on a TV is frustrating. Bravia Controller makes it easy: • Full QWERTY Keyboard for fast text input • 10-Key Numeric Keypad for quick channel switching —————————————— ONE-TAP APP LAUNCHER —————————————— Launch your favorite TV apps instantly with shortcut buttons — no more digging through menus. —————————————— AUTO TV DISCOVERY —————————————— The app automatically scans your Wi-Fi network to find compatible Sony BRAVIA TVs. You can also connect instantly by entering your TV’s IP address. —————————————— WHY BRAVIA CONTROLLER —————————————— • Never lose your remote again • 100% Wi-Fi connection — no IR blaster required • Clean and intuitive interface • Quick setup — start controlling your TV in seconds —————————————— DISCLAIMER —————————————— Bravia Controller is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Corporation. Questions or feedback? Contact us: dev.nwr.studio@gmail.com Pricing information: https://nwr-studio.com/bravia-controller/price.html Terms of Service: https://nwr-studio.com/bravia-controller/terms-of-service.html

About

EdgeAnt

Features
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The EdgeAnt app puts complete control of your intelligent devices right at your fingertips. Seamlessly manage your EdgeAnt products for a more comfortable, efficient, and secure life. •  Remotely adjust your SmartThermostat, monitor your SmartMeter, and check your SmartSensor status in real-time, no matter where you are. •  Add and manage all your EdgeAnt devices from a single, intuitive app. •  Set up your new devices in minutes with our guided, step-by-step installation instructions. •  Customize schedules for your thermostat to optimize comfort and reduce energy consumption. •  Easily and securely share device access with family members. We love hearing from you! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at sales@EdgeAnt.com

Screenshots

Bravia Controller for Sony TV4 screens
EdgeAnt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EdgeAnt at none against Bravia Controller for Sony TV's 9. EdgeAnt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bravia Controller for Sony TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EdgeAnt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bravia Controller for Sony TV ships an update every 3 weeks, EdgeAnt every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bravia Controller for Sony TV versus EdgeAnt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBravia Controller for Sony TVEdgeAnt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB136 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYONGXING JINAi ju An Intelligent Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

Bravia Controller for Sony TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Touchpad/arrow keys not working as expected
  • Inability to input channel numbers with dash/dot
  • Power on/off function not reliable
  • Keyboard not working in certain apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for voice commands
  • Improve keyboard functionality
  • Allow customization of button layout and colors
  • Implement easier multi-TV management
  • Add shortcuts for popular streaming apps

EdgeAnt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Bravia Controller for Sony TV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annually3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time7
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock Pro Features$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlock Features$5.99
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99
None

EdgeAnt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bravia Controller for Sony TV free?
Bravia Controller for Sony TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EdgeAnt free?
EdgeAnt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bravia Controller for Sony TV or EdgeAnt have ads?
Bravia Controller for Sony TV shows ads; EdgeAnt does not.
Which is updated more often, Bravia Controller for Sony TV or EdgeAnt?
Bravia Controller for Sony TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and EdgeAnt every 8 days. Most recently, Bravia Controller for Sony TV was updated on November 11, 2026 and EdgeAnt on November 8, 2026.

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