Surplife vs TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surplife
Control your smart lighting devices with ease. Add and manage multiple lights from a single application, allowing you to adjust settings remotely from any location.
- Add multiple devices
- Control multiple devices
- Remote device control
- Easy device management
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Surplife is a smart lighting control APP. Add and control multiple devices to the App so easy. Remotely control devices from anywhere.
TV Remote
Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV, including volume, channels, and input sources. Also offers screen mirroring, casting, and recording capabilities for a comprehensive media experience.
- Smart Remote Control
- Easy Screen Recording
- One-Click Device Connect
- Screen Share to Smart TV
- Multi-Platform Screen Sharing
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Tired of losing your TV remote or dealing with the hassle of multiple devices? You’re in the right place—Smart TV Remote not only offers seamless screen recording and sharing but also provides an all-in-one TV remote solution directly on your phone. Smart TV Remote takes TV control to the next level! This powerful app transforms your smartphone into a universal remote, allowing you to manage your smart TV effortlessly. Compatible with top brands, it supports various TV models and screen sizes. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, and your touchscreen becomes a comprehensive control panel. Adjust volume, switch channels, select input sources, and more—all from the convenience of your mobile device. FEATURES: • Smart Remote Control: Full TV management at your fingertips • Easy Screen Recording: Capture your mobile screen with just a tap • One-Click Device Connect: Instantly link your phone with TVs and desktops • Screen Share to Smart TV: Enjoy content on the big screen effortlessly • Multi-Platform Screen Sharing: Perfect for presentations or movie nights • Screen Share to Desktop: Wireless display for meetings and creative projects Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands. Privacy Policy: https://www.vertexpointworks.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.vertexpointworks.com/terms
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Verdict
Surplife and TV Remote both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Surplife's written reviews are positive against 12% of TV Remote's. Surplife also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Surplife asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Surplife against 4.5 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 429 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Surplife's written reviews are positive against 12% of TV Remote's.
Surplife ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Surplife | TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) | 4.5 (429 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 429 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 479 MB | 238 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 明长 周 | Vertex Point Limited |
Customer experience
Surplife
TV Remote
Bugs and requests
Surplife
Reported bugs
5 issues- Lights turning on/off randomly
- Inability to save custom settings
- App crashing or not opening
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scheduling feature not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- More holiday and theme options
- Ability to save custom scenes
- Improved app UI and navigation
- Multi-device syncing and control
- Integration with smart home platforms
TV Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surplife
No in-app purchases
TV Remote
- Premium - 1 week3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Premium - 1 week$8.997 Days
- Premium - 1 week7 Days trial$8.997 Days
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- Premium - 1 year$35.991 Year
- Premium - 1 year3 Days trial$35.991 Year
