# TV Remote +ㅤ vs Stick

The clearest difference is ads: Stick at none against TV Remote +ㅤ's shown. Stick also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 131) and review sentiment (45% vs 29%). TV Remote +ㅤ's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote +ㅤ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote +ㅤ against 4.5 for Stick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick has 16K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of TV Remote +ㅤ's written reviews are positive against 45% of Stick's.

TV Remote +ㅤ ships an update weekly, Stick every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote +ㅤ | Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263/reviews) | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **45.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) | [APPSPRO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212807) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote +ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-plus/id1609452263)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control your TV, navigate menus, launch channels, and customize your experience with themes and widgets. Works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, and Roku.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Wi-Fi setup and control, Touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching, Customizable themes and layout, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tv Remote Pro - Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote control. Easily navigate menus, change channels, and type using your phone's screen. Offers a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard for seamless interaction with various TV models.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad and joystick control, On-screen keyboard for typing, Channel and audio control, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick - Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick - Premium for One Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🆓 Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔌 Disconnects when switching apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after updates
- Fails to detect TV on network

**Requested features**

- Add source/input button
- Improve compatibility with more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote +ㅤ free?

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

### Is Stick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote +ㅤ or Stick?

Stick is rated higher. TV Remote +ㅤ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Stick averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.

### Do TV Remote +ㅤ or Stick have ads?

TV Remote +ㅤ shows ads; Stick does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote +ㅤ or Stick?

TV Remote +ㅤ ships an update weekly, and Stick every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote +ㅤ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stick on November 9, 2026.

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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.*