Comparison

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs vs DevsBot

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

Head to head
About

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs

Control your Sony Smart TV wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust picture and sound settings, open apps, and use a trackpad for navigation. Requires both devices to be on the same WiFi network.

Highlights
  • WiFi remote control
  • Adjust picture settings
  • Open TV apps
  • Trackpad navigation
  • Text input to TV
  • Power saving mode control
Features
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This app lets you control your Sony BRAVIA smart TV over Wi-Fi (2013 and newer models). SIMPLE, FAST & EASY Remote is Always with You! ----------------------------------------------------------- Do you want a WiFi remote which has many cool features? - Power Saving Mode: You can easily change your TV's Power Saving Mode from the app with a few clicks (Off, Low, High & Picture Off)? - TV's Picture Settings: You can easily change your TV's Brightness, Sharpness, Contrast, Color and much more with only a few taps - Open TV Apps: You can search & open TV's apps from your iPhone/iPad - Multiple Remote Styles for easier navigation NEW: CAST YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS & MUSIC TO THE TV You know that moment when everyone crowds around a tiny phone screen to look at holiday photos? Not anymore. Pick a few photos or videos from your library, or a song from Files, tap Cast, and there they are on your Sony TV. Pick a whole bunch and sit back, the TV plays them one after another like a slideshow. - Photos and videos from your library, one at a time or a whole album - Music from the Files app, with the cover art showing on the TV - Pause, skip, change the volume or stop, right from your phone - Works with Sony BRAVIA TVs that support Google Cast™ (most models from 2015 on, the ones that used to say "Chromecast built-in") - Free for everyone, no subscription needed - Just keep the app open while you cast, your iPhone is the one doing the streaming Smart TV Remote Control App is a virtual WiFi remote for your smart TV An easy way to control your smart TV with your iPhone You can use this app if your TV and iPhone are connected to the same WiFi network - Works with WiFi (iPhone and TV must be connected to the same WiFi network) - Easy remote setup (Pairing the app with your TV usually takes less than one minute) - Write texts on your iPhone and send it to your TV - Easy track-pad navigation (Swipe or Tap) - You can turn on sound or vibration feedback to feel every button you press - Most TVs are supported Minimal AD EXPERIENCE Using a TV remote with too much ADs is frustrating and this app does show only a few ads per day - Your feedback helps us make this app even better. So please tell us what you think about the app. Disclaimer and trademarks This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sony. Sony and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation and are used only to indicate compatibility. Google Cast™ and Chromecast™ are trademarks of Google LLC. This app is an unofficial virtual remote and does not fully replace your physical remote. To use this app, both your TV and your iPhone or iPad must be turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Some network configurations may limit the app's search function. Premium subscriptions Weekly, monthly and yearly auto-renewable plans, plus a one-time lifetime purchase, remove all ads. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jimootech.com/sony-remote/privacy-terms

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DevsBot

Features
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Smart Energy Monitor helps users view and manage their energy meter data in real-time. The app provides alerts, device status updates, and easy login to your energy dashboard. Designed for fast access and seamless usage.

Screenshots

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs4 screens
DevsBot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevsBot at none against Remote & Cast for Sony TVs's 4. DevsBot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 & Cast for Sony TVs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DevsBot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs ships an update every 8 days, DevsBot every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs versus DevsBot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote & Cast for Sony TVsDevsBot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (619 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings619 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerjavidan salarianNiraltek Pvt

Bugs and requests

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App freezes after one minute of use while loading ads
  • Keyboard mode non-functional despite on-screen keyboard activation
  • Inconsistent connectivity and reliability issues
  • Full-screen ads block remote functionality until ad completes
  • App crashes regularly
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  • Unreliable performance with some network configurations

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to purchase ad-free version (one-time payment preferred over subscription)
  • Dark mode or night mode support
  • Updated, modern app icon design
  • Tap-and-hold functionality to mimic press-and-hold remote button behavior
  • Better ad placement (banner ads instead of full-screen interruptions)
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  • Update to support latest remote features
  • Option to disable ads through in-app purchase

DevsBot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Permanently$19.99
None

DevsBot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote & Cast for Sony TVs free?
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevsBot free?
DevsBot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote & Cast for Sony TVs or DevsBot have ads?
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs shows ads; DevsBot does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote & Cast for Sony TVs or DevsBot?
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs ships an update every 8 days, and DevsBot every 4 days. Most recently, Remote & Cast for Sony TVs was updated on October 17, 2026 and DevsBot on October 5, 2026.

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