Comparison

Remote control for TCL 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

Remote control for TCL

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
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**DISCLAIMER This app is not the official TCL app. It was designed with care to try and bring TCL users an overall better experience Features: * Your last remote will be saved for quick and easy access next time you'll open the app * NO installation, just click and play * FAST touch pad and keyboard for quick swipes and typing * AMAZING design with cool and easy interface Have questions? remote isn't working? Please feel free to contact us on support@os-apps.com

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

Remote control for TCL4 screens
Remote Control for Android TV3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote control for TCL at every 2 weeks against Remote Control for Android TV's every 5 months. Remote control for TCL also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8K vs 2.1K). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Remote control for TCL 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

Remote control for TCL holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Remote control for TCL's written reviews are positive against 34% of Remote Control for Android TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote control for TCL ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote control for TCL versus Remote Control for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote control for TCLRemote Control for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8K ratings) — better4.3 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better34.4% of reviews
Number of ratings8K — better2.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOz ShabbatthMOBILESOURCE CORPORATION

Customer experience

Remote control for TCL

All ratings8,047 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative54.0%

Remote Control for Android TV

All ratings2,107 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative56.5%

User reviews

Remote control for TCL

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Remote Control for Android TV

From 2.1K 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

Remote control for TCL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to TV
  • App crashes frequently
  • Buttons don't work as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to turn on TV
  • Improve connection stability
  • Reduce ad frequency

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

Remote control for TCL

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Remote Control for Android TV

One-time1
  • Premium Remote$4.99

Questions

Is Remote control for TCL free?
Remote control for TCL 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, Remote control for TCL or Remote Control for Android TV?
Remote control for TCL is rated higher. Remote control for TCL averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Remote control for TCL or Remote Control for Android TV have ads?
Both Remote control for TCL and Remote Control for Android TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote control for TCL or Remote Control for Android TV?
Remote control for TCL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Most recently, Remote control for TCL was updated on October 17, 2026 and Remote Control for Android TV on October 17, 2026.

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