Comparison

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box vs Remote Control for Android TV

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

Head to head
About

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

Control your Android TV box remotely using a WiFi connection. Navigate with a mouse or air mouse, manage volume, use the keyboard, and control screen power and music playback.

Highlights
  • WiFi control
  • Mouse and Air Mouse support
  • DPAD navigation
  • Volume control
  • Keyboard input
  • Screen on/off
  • Music controller
Features
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This application helps your control your android tv box using a WiFi connection Features support: - Mouse control - Air mouse - Dpad navigation - Volume control - Keyboard - Screen on/off - Music controller Please follow the guidelines in application setting to setup and remote your smart TVs

About

Remote Control for Android TV

Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.

Highlights
  • Control multiple Android TVs
  • Automatic network scanning for TV detection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Control installed TV apps
  • Universal compatibility with various brands
  • No setup required
Features
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Remote Control for Android TV will transform your smartphone into a complete Android Smart TV remote. It will help you diversify your daily TV routine and make it more convenient for you to use your new Android TV remote. Also, it can handle several different devices with only one Android TV remote. Why do you even need it if you have your old TV device? Good question. First of all, it is easier and quicker to use an remote because you always know where to find it. Second, it is like a universal TV remote control that you can use with different TV boxes and brands like Hisense, TCL, Sony, Phillips, Sharp, Panasonic, Xiaomi, Sanyo, Element, RCA, AOC, Skyworth and many other. Just imagine no need to have several remotes when all you need is your smartphone and our remote application. Third, everything stays the same, the same buttons and save TV control, but with lots of additional features: · Control different TVs with your smartphone · No setup is required. Application automatically scans your network to find your TV · Mouse-like navigation using Touchpad · Control apps installed on your Smart TV · You don’t need to learn every button from scratch; they are all the same. · Always in your pocket · Forget about batteries · Notice: In order to connect to Android Smart TV device, both the Smart TV and your device must be connected to the same network. Don’t be afraid of progress. It will come sooner or later. It’s not a bad thing. It just makes your life a little bit more comfortable. No more nervous because your old remote malfunctions or kids hide it from you. Just comfort and functionality. Wide variety of functions, controlling multiple devices with remote for Android TV.

Screenshots

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box4 screens
Remote Control for Android TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box at none against Remote Control for Android TV's shown. Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). Remote Control for Android TV's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 479). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box against 4.3 for Remote Control for Android TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 479 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box's written reviews are positive against 35% of Remote Control for Android TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box ships an update weekly, Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box versus Remote Control for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZank Remote for Smart TVs, BoxRemote Control for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (479 ratings) — better4.3 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews36.8% of reviews — better35.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4792.2K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB59 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDuc Ky NgoMOBILESOURCE CORPORATION

Customer experience

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

All ratings463 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative53.6%

Remote Control for Android TV

All ratings2,107 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive35.1%
Neutral9.2%
Negative55.7%

User reviews

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

From 479 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent functionality
  • 🚀 Responsive and smooth performance
  • 💡 Useful remote control features
  • 🤍 Great app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔌 Connectivity problems with certain devices
  • 🔍 Lack of button customization
  • 💤 Delayed or unresponsive controls

Remote Control for Android TV

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Automatic device detection
  • 🚀 Responsive remote control
  • 💡 Useful for when remote is lost

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Frequent disconnections
  • 📢 Excessive ads
  • 🔒 Unreliable pairing

Bugs and requests

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Mouse/cursor not working as expected
  • Inability to click certain buttons
  • Disconnection issues with remote
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add gamepad support
  • Improve mouse/cursor functionality
  • Implement better button mapping options
  • Provide more control over remote settings

Remote Control for Android TV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on connection attempt
  • Buttons not working as expected
  • Inability to turn TV on/off

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add TV power on/off functionality
  • Improve mouse/keyboard support
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Enhance reliability and stability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box

One-time1
  • Premium Features$1.99
1 purchases

Remote Control for Android TV

One-time1
  • Premium Remote$4.99

Questions

Is Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box free?
Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Android TV free?
Remote Control for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box or Remote Control for Android TV?
Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box is rated higher. Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box averages 4.3 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box or Remote Control for Android TV have ads?
Remote Control for Android TV shows ads; Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box does not.
Which is updated more often, Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box or Remote Control for Android TV?
Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box ships an update weekly, and Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Most recently, Zank Remote for Smart TVs, Box was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote Control for Android TV on November 3, 2026.

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