# Remote Control for Ro vs Magic Tapper

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Tapper at 5.0 against Remote Control for Ro's 3.9. Magic Tapper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). Remote Control for Ro's advantage is ratings volume (150 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Ro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Magic Tapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Tapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Ro has 150 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Control for Ro ships an update every 7 months, Magic Tapper every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Ro | Magic Tapper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-ro-tv/id1659347118/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tapper/id6738328808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [Ryan Forsyth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486027180) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Ro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-ro-tv/id1659347118)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Navigate menus with a large touchpad and launch your favorite channels directly from the app. Connect seamlessly over Wi-Fi for an intuitive and clutter-free control experience.

**Highlights:** iPhone TV remote control, Wi-Fi network connection, Automatic Smart TV detection, Large touchpad navigation, Direct channel launching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Works immediately upon download
- 💡 Large keyboard appreciated
- 👍 Sleek and modern design
- 👍 Controls TV with swipes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot find TV
- 🐛 No support available
- 🐛 App is fake
- 🐛 Not working at all
- 🐛 Rubbish app

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find the TV
- No support to assist users
- App does not detect TV
- Screen goes black, cannot reset
- App does not detect devices


### Magic Tapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tapper/id6738328808)

Control your phone with a simple double-tap gesture on your smartwatch. Adjust volume, mute, control music playback, trigger vibrations, notifications, or the flashlight. It works seamlessly even when the phone app isn't active.

**Highlights:** Control phone volume, Toggle phone mute, Play/pause music, Skip music tracks, Make phone vibrate, Trigger phone notification, Control phone flashlight

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for Ro free?

Remote Control for Ro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Tapper free?

Magic Tapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Ro or Magic Tapper?

Magic Tapper is rated higher. Remote Control for Ro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Magic Tapper averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Ro or Magic Tapper have ads?

Neither Remote Control for Ro nor Magic Tapper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Ro or Magic Tapper?

Remote Control for Ro ships an update every 7 months, and Magic Tapper every 3 months. Most recently, Remote Control for Ro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Magic Tapper on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*