Comparison

TV Remote vs Bytech

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control multiple devices, navigate with a touchpad, and use smart text input for searches. Enjoy quick app access and full playback control from your wrist or phone.

Highlights
  • Multi-device control
  • Smart Wi-Fi detection and pairing
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Smart text and voice input
  • Apple Watch control
  • One-tap app launching
  • Full playback control
Features
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TV Remote: Control Smart TV transforms your iPhone into a powerful universal remote, allowing you to effortlessly control a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices. No more juggling multiple physical remotes – one app is all you need to manage all your streaming equipment. ## KEY FEATURES ### Multi-Device Control Supports a full range of mainstream streaming devices and smart TVs, with more compatible devices coming soon. ### Smart Detection Auto-discovers all compatible devices on your home Wi-Fi network. Instant pairing is available with no complicated setup steps. ### Multi-Room Management Switch seamlessly between devices in different rooms. You can instantly control streaming devices in the living room and smart TVs in the bedroom with just one tap. ### Touch Interface A large, responsive touchpad provides precise navigation. Enjoy smooth scrolling and quick launching of various video and audio apps. ### Smart Text Input Type with your iOS keyboard or issue voice commands – ideal for content searches and account logins. ### Apple Watch Support Take control of your devices right from your wrist. Adjust volume, navigate menus, and play/pause content effortlessly via Apple Watch. ### Quick App Access One-tap launch for popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and more, instantly starting your viewing experience. ### Full Playback Control Achieve full playback control across all controlled devices, including play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and volume adjustment. ## WHY CHOOSE TV REMOTE: CONTROL SMART TV? This app breaks down ecosystem barriers with a unified interface for cross-platform control. It is fast, reliable, and constantly expanding with new features. Perfect for: • Households with multiple smart devices • Users wanting to replace multiple remote apps with just one • Anyone looking to reduce clutter from physical remotes • Cord-cutters seeking simplified control over their streaming setup ## COMPATIBILITY • Mainstream streaming devices • Smart TVs of various brands • iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ## REQUIREMENTS • Streaming devices connected to your home Wi-Fi • iPhone/iPad on the same Wi-Fi network as the controlled devices ## MEMBERSHIP (Optional) • Monthly: $1.99/month • Annual: $9.99/year Premium Benefits: Ad-free experience and priority customer support. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription via App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105273-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105637-terms-of-use Disclaimer: Funnstudio is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any device manufacturers. TV Remote: Control Smart TV is third-party software and not an official product of any device brand. Download TV Remote: Control Smart TV now for true universal control of your smart entertainment devices!

About

Bytech

Manage and control all your smart home devices from a single application. Organize devices into groups for simultaneous control, schedule automated actions with timers and alarms, and easily grant access to other household members.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Group device management
  • Automation with timers and alarms
  • Device sharing with family
Features
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1. Control all your smart devices remotely. 2. Easily set up groups to control multiple devices. 3. Set timers and alarms to automate functions at certain times. 4. Share devices with other family members.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Bytech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 93% against Bytech's 28%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Bytech's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bytech asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 15K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 28% of Bytech's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Bytech every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus Bytech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteBytech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better2.6 (108 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better27.9% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better108
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer君瑛 高BYTECH NY, INC.

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings15,449 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%

Bytech

All ratings45 ratings
Positive42.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.1%

User reviews

TV Remote

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well even when remote is lost
  • 👍 Convenient remote control on phone
  • 🔒 Connects easily to TV
  • 💡 Useful backup remote option
  • 👍 Free to use all features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Difficulty switching between TVs

Bytech

From 108 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with Google Assistant
  • 👍 Can create groups for multiple lights
  • 👍 Easy to install
  • 👍 Works with Siri (requested)
  • 👍 Works with Alexa (requested)

Room to improve

  • 👎 Connection issues
  • 👎 Unreliable connectivity
  • 👎 Random blinking/glitching
  • 👎 App requires too much private info
  • 👎 Difficult setup process

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Volume controls not working for some users
  • App crashing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Fire TV remote
  • Improve TV switching functionality
  • Reduce ad frequency

Bytech

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Light bulb glitches and blinks
  • Light turns on randomly
  • Poor signal reported
  • Scheduling does not work
  • Light dims and comes back on periodically
Show 18 more
  • Colored bulb only works with blue and green
  • App barely connects
  • App constantly fails
  • Pairing fails repeatedly
  • Lightbulb blinks a super bright white intermittently
  • Device stops working
  • App crashes every time profile picture is updated
  • Keeps telling user they are disconnected
  • Lights are offline when leaving the house
  • Lights will not connect back
  • Flashing lights when turning on
  • Difficulty connecting after a month
  • Randomly flashing lights
  • One bulb refuses to change color and is stuck on white
  • App demands access to more information than necessary
  • Could not find or operate lightbulbs
  • Doesn't want to connect to the bulb
  • App is small on tablet layout

Requested features

6 requests
  • Apple Home app compatibility
  • Siri integration for control
  • Music sync with multiple devices
  • Apple widget for quick control
  • Android widget for quick control
Show 1 more
  • Ability to use music sync with multiple devices

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly2 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Croissant$1.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Pizza$3.99
None

Bytech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bytech free?
Bytech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Bytech?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Bytech averages 2.6 from 108 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Bytech have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Bytech shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Bytech?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bytech every 6 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bytech on October 24, 2026.

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