# Remote control for TCL vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 3 days against Remote control for TCL's every 2 weeks. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 41%) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). Remote control for TCL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote control for TCL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Remote control for TCL against 4.6 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 60K ratings behind it against 8.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Remote control for TCL's written reviews are positive against 56% of TV Remote's.

Remote control for TCL ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote control for TCL | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tcl/id1569183047/reviews) | **[4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 98 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oz Shabbatth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451079365) | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote control for TCL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tcl/id1569183047)

Control your TCL TV with your phone. Offers a touchpad and keyboard for easy navigation and typing. Your last used remote is saved for quick access.

**Highlights:** Save last remote, No installation required, Fast touchpad, Keyboard input, Easy interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Helpful for lost remote
- 🚀 Connects automatically

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to TV
- App crashes frequently
- Buttons don't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn on TV
- Improve connection stability
- Reduce ad frequency


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control a wide range of smart TV brands and models with ease, eliminating the need for multiple physical remotes. Simplify your entertainment experience by managing your TV directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs with your phone, Supports multiple popular TV brands, Eliminates need for physical remotes, Easy to use interface, Quick connection to TV

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote control for TCL free?

Remote control for TCL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote control for TCL or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Remote control for TCL averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 60K ratings.

### Do Remote control for TCL or TV Remote have ads?

Both Remote control for TCL and TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote control for TCL or TV Remote?

Remote control for TCL ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Remote control for TCL was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Remote on November 1, 2026.

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