Comparison

Arrow App Mobile vs Zapp Remote for Android TV

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

Head to head
About

Arrow App Mobile

Features
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This app works as a companion to the Arrow web tool, allowing offline use and push notifications.

About

Zapp Remote for Android TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast devices. Zapp connects over Wi-Fi in seconds β€” no registration and no physical remote needed. WHY Zapp? β—† Voice search: find movies and shows or control your TV hands-free. β—† Screen mirroring: share your phone or tablet screen on the big screen with one tap. β—† Instant typing: use your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen TV keyboard. β—† Quick app launch: open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and more with a single touch. β—† D-pad and touchpad modes: navigate exactly the way you prefer. β—† Volume and power: full control, including your device's physical volume buttons. β—† Multiple TVs: pair once and switch between all the TVs in your home. WORKS WITH YOUR DEVICES Zapp is compatible with Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield and smart TVs from Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense and hundreds of other Android TV models. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Zapp and select your TV. 3. Enter the pairing code shown on the screen. Done! Free, fast and designed for iOS with a clean, modern interface. Note: your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This app is not affiliated with Google LLC or any TV manufacturer mentioned.

Screenshots

Arrow App Mobile4 screens
Zapp Remote for Android TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zapp Remote for Android TV at fortnightly against Arrow App Mobile's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arrow App Mobile ships an update every 8 months, Zapp Remote for Android TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Arrow App Mobile versus Zapp Remote for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrow App MobileZapp Remote for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArrowAether Studios

In-app purchases

None

Arrow App Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Zapp Remote for Android TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrow App Mobile free?
Arrow App Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zapp Remote for Android TV free?
Zapp Remote for Android TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arrow App Mobile or Zapp Remote for Android TV have ads?
Neither Arrow App Mobile nor Zapp Remote for Android TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arrow App Mobile or Zapp Remote for Android TV?
Arrow App Mobile ships an update every 8 months, and Zapp Remote for Android TV fortnightly. Most recently, Arrow App Mobile was updated on October 24, 2026 and Zapp Remote for Android TV on October 19, 2026.

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