# Remote for LG vs Sharkulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sharkulator at none against Remote for LG's 9. Sharkulator also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Remote for LG's advantage is device support. On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote for LG sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Sharkulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for LG | Sharkulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg/id1599728398/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 73 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Quick Smart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707837298) | [Falcon Marketing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674793329) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for LG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-lg/id1599728398)

Stream photos, videos, and music to your LG Smart TV. Mirror your device's screen for a larger view and control your TV with a built-in remote. Enjoy your content on the big screen with minimal delay.

**Highlights:** LG Smart TV remote control, Cast photos and videos, Mirror device screen, Stream music, In-app browser for casting

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Promo | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly LG TV Remote | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly with Trial | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Promo | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Promotion | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful remote control functionality
- 🚀 Reliable connection to TV
- 💡 Touchpad mode is better than official app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🔍 Constant prompts to upgrade to premium
- 🐛 Intermittent connection issues
- 🔍 Intrusive advertisements
- 🔍 Not the official LG app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or disconnects frequently
- Touchpad mode not always responsive
- Unable to turn TV on/off through app

**Requested features**

- Remove subscription requirement for basic remote control
- Improve stability and reliability of connection
- Reduce frequency of premium upgrade prompts


### Sharkulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharkulator/id6503602484)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for LG free?

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

### Is Sharkulator free?

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

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*