Phil vs Remote Control for Android TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phil
Transform your phone into a smart TV remote with a variety of models. Enjoy a fast touchpad, keyboard, and an intuitive interface for seamless control. Your last used remote is saved for instant access.
- Multiple remote models supported
- Quick access to last used remote
- Fast touchpad and keyboard
- Easy-to-use interface
- No installation required
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This app contains the remote models: RM-D1000 RM-627C RC3000E02 RM-L1030 and more 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
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.
- Control multiple Android TVs
- Automatic network scanning for TV detection
- Touchpad navigation
- Control installed TV apps
- Universal compatibility with various brands
- No setup required
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Phil at fortnightly against Remote Control for Android TV's every 5 months. Phil also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (48% vs 34%). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Phil 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.
Phil holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.7K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Phil's written reviews are positive against 34% of Remote Control for Android TV's.
Phil ships an update fortnightly, Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | Phil | Remote Control for Android TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.7K ratings) — better | 4.3 (2.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews — better | 34.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 2.1K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oz Shabbatth | MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Phil
Remote Control for Android TV
User reviews
Phil
From 4.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Connects quickly
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔍 Requires location access
- 💸 Too many ads
Remote Control for Android TV
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Phil
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to connect to TV
- Keeps asking for updated version
- Functionality issues after WiFi disconnect
Requested features
2 requests- Paid ad-free version
- Improved connection stability
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
Phil
- No Ads$3.99
Remote Control for Android TV
- Premium Remote$4.99
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