# Remote for Philips Hue Devices vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against Remote for Philips Hue Devices's 25%. TV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Remote for Philips Hue Devices's advantage is ratings volume (849 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for Philips Hue Devices sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Philips Hue Devices has 849 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Remote for Philips Hue Devices's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote's.

Remote for Philips Hue Devices ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Philips Hue Devices | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (849 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-philips-hue-devices/id1571887172/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **849** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amir Fleisher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571887174) | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Philips Hue Devices

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-philips-hue-devices/id1571887172)

Control your Philips Hue lights with your smartphone. This app offers an intuitive remote interface, eliminating the need for a physical remote. It provides a simple connection and a comfortable user experience for managing your smart lighting system.

**Highlights:** Simple connection to Hue devices, Intuitive remote control design, Smartphone replaces physical remote, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trouble connecting
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Remote stops working

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Unreliable connection

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Better TV compatibility


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367)

This application allows you to control your television and access its applications and settings quickly. It supports a wide range of TVs, including Philips, and offers features like wake-on-LAN and multi-device management.

**Highlights:** Control your TV, Wake on LAN support, Multi-device support, Quick access to TV apps, Device discovery

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium access | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual premium access | $11.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Philips Hue Devices free?

Remote for Philips Hue Devices 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 for Philips Hue Devices or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Remote for Philips Hue Devices averages 4.6 out of 5 from 849 ratings, while TV Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote for Philips Hue Devices or TV Remote have ads?

Remote for Philips Hue Devices shows ads; TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Philips Hue Devices or TV Remote?

Remote for Philips Hue Devices ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Remote for Philips Hue Devices was updated on October 27, 2026 and TV Remote on October 27, 2026.

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