# Shadow SISB vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow SISB at none against TV Remote's 6. Shadow SISB also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Shadow SISB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow SISB ships an update every 6 months, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadow SISB | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **588** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadow alarma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863790793) | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadow SISB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-sisb/id1587048800)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track viewing history all in one app.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for 10,000+ TV models, Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware), Personalized show recommendations, Watchlist management, Viewing history tracker, Smart content filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shadow SISB free?

Shadow SISB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Do Shadow SISB or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Shadow SISB does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shadow SISB or TV Remote?

Shadow SISB ships an update every 6 months, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shadow SISB was updated on October 4, 2026 and TV Remote on October 18, 2026.

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