Bluwi vs Remote for Android TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluwi
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Bluwi BLE Remote App turns your iPhone into a Bluetooth Remote Control. Works with a wide variety of Bluetooth Low Energy devices such as Nordic Semiconductor nRF5x devices, etc.
Remote for Android TV
Control your Android Smart TV with your phone or tablet. Features voice commands, a built-in keyboard for searches, and a touchpad for easy navigation. Quickly launch apps and manage volume directly from the application.
- Voice commands
- Built-in keyboard for search
- Touchpad control
- Quick app launching
- Volume information display
- Physical remote emulation
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Remote for Android TV application allows you to control your Android Smart TV instead of using a physical remote. ◆ VOICE and KEYBOARD SUPPORTED ◆ Features: ◆ Voice commands ◆ Built-in keyboard for search ◆ Touchpad ◆ Quick launch applications ◆ Volume information directly visible on the application ◆ Control your TV as you normally would with a physical remote ◆ Your last remote is saved for quick and easy access ◆ More exiting features coming soon.. Connect your phone/tablet to the same WiFi network as your TV device for the application to work. Have questions or feedback? Drop us an email to support@simha.tech DISCLAIMER - This is not an official app by Google. Privacy Policy: https://simhasoftware.com/remote-atv/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluwi at none against Remote for Android TV's 4. Bluwi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Remote for Android TV's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 40 months). On price 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. Remote for Android TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Bluwi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bluwi ships an update every 40 months, Remote for Android TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluwi | Remote for Android TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alfastack Ltd. | Raghav Ahuja |
Bugs and requests
Bluwi
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Remote for Android TV
Reported bugs
4 issues- Keyboard not working for TV connection
- Volume control not functioning
- Inconsistent button responsiveness
- Frequent disconnections from TV
Requested features
5 requests- Add TV settings button
- Implement a true trackpad with scroll function
- Allow customization of shortcut buttons
- Add landscape orientation support for tablets
- Provide a one-time purchase option to remove ads
In-app purchases
Bluwi
No in-app purchases
Remote for Android TV
- Premium access (3 Months)$3.993 Months
- Premium access (6 Months)$5.996 Months
- Premium access (12 Months)$8.991 Year
- Premium access (Lifetime)$19.99
Questions
Is Bluwi free?
Is Remote for Android TV free?
Do Bluwi or Remote for Android TV have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bluwi or Remote for Android TV?
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