SHARP Life vs TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHARP Life
Easily manage your Sharp devices with an advanced interface. Automate operations, set custom conditions for device activation, and create personalized scenarios for seamless control.
- Device control
- Automatic operations
- Condition-based switching
- Scenario preparation
- User manual compatibility check
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You can easily control your Sharp devices with this app. Thanks to advanced interface, you can select automatic operations, set conditions for switching devices on/off, prepare scenarios and more. You can find the compatibility of your device with this app in the user manual.
TV Remote Control
Control your television directly from your iPhone when the physical remote is lost or out of reach. Manage power, volume, channels, and playback with an intuitive interface and a built-in touchpad for smooth navigation. Quickly access your favorite apps for a seamless viewing experience.
- Universal TV remote control
- Built-in navigation touchpad
- Quick access to favorite apps
- Power, volume, channel, and playback controls
- Simplified control for multiple remotes
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Universal TV Remote — Simple Control When You Need It Universal TV Remote gives you instant control when the physical remote is lost, out of battery, or simply out of reach. Instead of searching, switching between remotes, or struggling with slow buttons, you can control your TV directly from your iPhone. Simple access, right when you need it. All Essential Controls in One Place Power on or off, adjust volume, mute sound, change channels, and manage playback. Everything you need for everyday TV viewing is organized in a clean, easy-to-use interface. If you use multiple remotes at home, this app helps simplify control into one convenient solution. Smooth Navigation with Touchpad Scrolling through TV menus with traditional buttons can feel slow and repetitive. The built-in navigation touchpad lets you swipe and tap naturally, making it easier to move through apps, settings, and guides. Fewer clicks. Faster browsing. Quick Access to Apps Jump between apps without endless pressing. Save your favorite apps for quick access and switch instantly to what you want to watch. Less time searching. More time watching. Made for Everyday Situations Whether the physical remote is misplaced, shared, or inconvenient, Universal TV Remote keeps control in your hands. The interface is simple, responsive, and designed for daily comfort. Universal TV Remote makes TV control easier — so you can focus on watching, not looking for the remote. Privacy and Security TV Remote complies with stringent privacy standards, ensuring that your data remains safe and confidential. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy at https://myteleremote.com/privacy. Subscription and Terms TV Remote is a subscription-based app with a free trial period. Subscribe for unlimited access with no commitment, and you can cancel anytime. Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in iTunes' Account Settings after purchase. Read our Terms of Service at https://myteleremote.com/termsofuse.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SHARP Life at 5.0 against TV Remote Control's 4.1. SHARP Life also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (50% vs 24%). TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (232 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SHARP Life asks for nothing beyond the download.
SHARP Life holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 232 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SHARP Life's written reviews are positive against 24% of TV Remote Control's.
SHARP Life ships an update every 4 months, TV Remote Control every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHARP Life | TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.1 (232 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 23.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 232 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 195 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharp Consumer Electronics Poland sp. z o.o. | Essa Studio |
Customer experience
SHARP Life
TV Remote Control
In-app purchases
SHARP Life
No in-app purchases
TV Remote Control
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- TV Remote Lifetime Access$19.99
- TV Remote Lifetime Access$24.99
- TV Remote Lifetime Access$29.99
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