Comparison

Magic Ball vs Remote Control TV

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

Head to head
About

Magic Ball

Seek guidance for your decisions or answers to your questions with this interactive digital oracle. Simply ask your question, interact with the device, and receive a mystical response. Remember, it's all in good fun.

Highlights
  • Ask questions
  • Shake or tap to reveal answers
  • Digital oracle experience
  • Decision-making aid
  • Entertainment game
Features
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Want to predict the future? Have any doubts about your decisions? Or just looking for an answer for a difficult question? Magical Ball is here for you! It is easy to use: 1. Ask a question. 2. Shake your watch or tap the screen. 3. Read the answer. The answers may not be true. Remember, it's only a game.

About

Remote Control TV

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control any TV on your Wi-Fi network with instant pairing, a complete layout, and smart features like a trackpad and keyboard. Enjoy seamless control without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Instant Wi-Fi pairing
  • Complete remote layout
  • Smart trackpad and gestures
  • Built-in keyboard for typing
  • Dynamic Island and Lock-Screen widgets
  • Multiple TV profiles
  • Dark and Light modes
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a lightning‑fast remote for any Smart TV—no more juggling remotes, no more dead batteries. Meet Universal TV Remote Control, the easiest way to command every TV in your home (and hotel room!) from one sleek app. Simply connect your iOS device to the same Wi‑Fi network as the TV and you’re ready to tap, swipe, or speak your way to perfect control. Key Features Instant Pairing – Auto‑discovers all compatible TVs on your Wi‑Fi network in seconds. Complete Remote Layout – Power, volume, channels, input switch, and quick‑launch app buttons—beautifully arranged for one‑hand use. Smart Trackpad & Gestures – Swipe to navigate menus or use two‑finger scrolling on compatible TVs. Built‑in Keyboard – Type search terms and passwords on your phone instead of pecking at on‑screen keys. Dynamic Island & Lock‑Screen Widgets – Change volume or pause playback without unlocking your device. Multiple‑TV Profiles – Save and rename every set in the house (or office) for instant switching. Dark & Light Modes – Adapts to your system theme for effortless viewing at night. How It Works: — Make sure your TV and iPhone/iPad are on the same Wi‑Fi network. — Open the app; your TV appears instantly. — Tap to pair—done! No extra hardware, IR blaster, or cables required. Why You’ll Love It: — Zero Lag – Commands are sent over Wi‑Fi for near‑instant response. — Travel Friendly – Works on hotel networks that allow device discovery. — Energy Saver – Uses a fraction of the power of an infrared remote. — Privacy First – We never collect your viewing data or personal content. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHaJ-Fw5iM2cexKKxs4RVH1dcmdMD20iLYV_IQ27mho/edit?usp=sharing End‑User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: oriummastin@gmail.com

Screenshots

Remote Control TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Ball at 100% against Remote Control TV's 25%. Magic Ball also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Remote Control TV's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). On ads, 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

Remote Control TV is free to download; Magic Ball costs $0.99 up front. Remote Control TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Magic Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Ball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control TV has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magic Ball's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Ball ships an update every 21 months, Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Magic Ball versus Remote Control TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic BallRemote Control TV
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (117 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcello De PaloCaitlyn,N Mackos

Customer experience

Magic Ball

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote Control TV

All ratings103 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Ball

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Control TV

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifetimeFree

Questions

Is Magic Ball free?
Magic Ball costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control TV free?
Remote Control TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Ball or Remote Control TV?
Magic Ball is rated higher. Magic Ball averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote Control TV averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.
Do Magic Ball or Remote Control TV have ads?
Neither Magic Ball nor Remote Control TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Ball or Remote Control TV?
Magic Ball ships an update every 21 months, and Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Ball was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control TV on October 30, 2026.

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