Comparison

Remote Control for All TV vs Deck Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for All TV

Transform your phone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, navigation, and launch apps wirelessly over Wi-Fi. Offers keyboard input for easier searching and app access.

Highlights
  • Complete TV control (power, volume, channels)
  • Full navigation and playback controls
  • Automatic smart TV detection and connection
  • Keyboard and search input
  • One-tap TV app launching
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Remote Control for all TV transforms your phone into a powerful smart tv remote, giving you complete tv control without ever searching for a physical remote again. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi and control everything with a simple tap. Lost your remote control for tv? No problem. Remote Control for all TV connects to your smart tv over Wi-Fi in seconds, letting you control volume, channels, playback and navigation with a simple tap from anywhere in the room. Fast, smooth and always ready. Key Features of Remote Control for all TV : 1) Complete TV Control Power your tv on or off, adjust volume up and down, mute instantly, and navigate channels with a smooth universal remote experience right from your phone. 2) Full Navigation Controls Use D-Pad and touch navigation to browse menus, go home, go back, access settings and control playback. play, pause, forward and rewind with ease. 3) Smart TV Detection Automatically detect and connect to any smart tv on the same Wi-Fi network. Pair quickly, reconnect to saved TVs and view your recently connected TV history without repeating setup. 4) Keyboard and Search Input Type searches directly on your TV using your phone keyboard, faster and easier than navigating letter by letter with a traditional universal tv remote control. 5) Open TV Apps in One Tap View and launch available TV apps directly from your phone, no need to navigate through multiple menus on your remote. How It Works: - Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi as your smart TV - Open Remote Control for all TV app, your TV is detected automatically - Start controlling instantly, no extra setup needed Why Choose Remote Control for all TV? - No physical remote needed, just your phone - Connects to smart tv automatically over Wi-Fi - Full playback, navigation and keyboard control - Simple setup, ready in seconds Whether you are watching movies, browsing channels, or opening your favourite TV apps, Universal Smart TV Controller keeps full control in your hands. Every TV user deserves a smarter experience. Stop searching for lost remotes or dealing with dead batteries. Pick up your phone, open Universal Smart TV Controller and take control of your entertainment the way it should be, quick, easy and completely in your hands. Disclaimer: - This app offers paid features that require an additional purchase for full access. To enjoy all the content and functionality, a subscription is required. - This app is not associated with or intended to promote Netflix, Prime Video, Roku, Samsung, LG, Sony, or any other third-party brand. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Privacy Policy : https://vasundharaapps.com/tv-remote-controller-ios/privacy-policy Term of Services : https://vasundharaapps.com/tv-remote-controller-ios/terms-of-use

About

Deck Buddy

Features
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Deck Buddy turns your iPhone or iPad into an intelligent control deck for your Mac.
It’s more than a “shortcut remote” - it’s a full system for fast, context-aware control that adapts to whatever you’re doing. ≋≋ Always the right buttons ≋≋ DeckBuddy can switch layouts automatically based on the app currently active on your Mac. Use one deck for Xcode, another for Safari, another for your creative tools - and let DeckBuddy keep up as you switch. ≋≋ Two ways to work ≋≋ • Auto Mode: DeckBuddy follows the active Mac app and loads the matching deck. • Manual Mode: lock a specific deck whenever you want consistent controls. ≋≋ Built for real workflows ≋≋ • Trigger keyboard shortcuts remotely from your iPhone • Run advanced actions with AppleScript on macOS • Pair fast with a 6-digit code and remember trusted devices • Discover your Mac automatically via Bonjour (no IP typing) • Capture a shortcut from your Mac keyboard and assign it to a button • Create decks with multiple pages, custom rows/columns, and iPad layouts • Personalise button styles: colours, borders, system icons, and your own SVG/PNG • Start quickly with ready-made presets for popular use cases • Import/export backups of your profiles and actions ≋≋ Mac setup that’s actually clear ≋≋ Deck Buddy includes a guided macOS onboarding screen with setup steps, Accessibility permissions, and an option to launch at login. If you love speed, shortcuts, streaming, or creative work - DeckBuddy is a great one to try ≋≋ Version 1.0 ≋≋ • First release of DeckBuddy • Auto/Manual profiles, shortcut buttons, AppleScript actions • Presets, custom layouts, and backup import/export ≋≋ SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ≋≋ • Enjoy your first 2 weeks free with an annual subscription • Enjoy your first 3 days free with a monthly subscription • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period • You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Account Settings • Pricing may vary by country or region and will be shown before purchase https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Control for All TV4 screens
Deck Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deck Buddy at none against Remote Control for All TV's shown. Remote Control for All TV's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control for All TV sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Deck Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Control for All TV versus Deck Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for All TVDeck Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPravin GondaliyaDaniel Miara

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote Control for All TV

Subscriptions6
  • TV Remote - 1 Week Premium$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote - 1 Week Premium7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • TV Remote - 1 Month Premium$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • TV Remote - 1 Month Pro$14.991 Month
  • TV Remote - 1 Year Premium$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote - 1 Year Pro$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Deck Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • DeckBuddy Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • DeckBuddy Premium14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Control for All TV free?
Remote Control for All TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deck Buddy free?
Deck Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Control for All TV or Deck Buddy have ads?
Remote Control for All TV shows ads; Deck Buddy does not.

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