# Bravia Controller for Sony TV vs ToolTally

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ToolTally at 100% against Bravia Controller for Sony TV's 41%. ToolTally also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Bravia Controller for Sony TV's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bravia Controller for Sony TV sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ToolTally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToolTally holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bravia Controller for Sony TV has 5.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Bravia Controller for Sony TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of ToolTally's.

Bravia Controller for Sony TV ships an update every 3 weeks, ToolTally weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bravia Controller for Sony TV | ToolTally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bravia-controller-for-sony-tv/id1557459212/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltally/id6797363359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YONGXING JIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557459214) | [Levent Kondakci](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788945490) |

## What reviewers say

### Bravia Controller for Sony TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bravia-controller-for-sony-tv/id1557459212)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and intuitive design
- 👍 Reliable connection
- 💡 Useful Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💸 Ads interrupt usage
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around ad tracking
- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive at times
- 🔑 Key features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### ToolTally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tooltally/id6797363359)

Easily track tools you lend out or borrow from others. Capture photo proof of condition, set return reminders, and manage borrower details. All data stays on your device, working offline.

**Highlights:** Track lent and borrowed tools, Photo proof of tool condition, Set and receive return reminders, Manage borrower and job site details, Offline functionality, Data export to ZIP

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ToolTally Lifetime Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bravia Controller for Sony TV free?

Bravia Controller for Sony TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ToolTally free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bravia Controller for Sony TV or ToolTally?

ToolTally is rated higher. Bravia Controller for Sony TV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while ToolTally averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bravia Controller for Sony TV or ToolTally have ads?

Both Bravia Controller for Sony TV and ToolTally show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bravia Controller for Sony TV or ToolTally?

Bravia Controller for Sony TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and ToolTally weekly. Most recently, Bravia Controller for Sony TV was updated on October 29, 2026 and ToolTally on October 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.*