# TV Remote vs Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at fortnightly against Remote's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote against 5.0 for Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) | [MakiByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781322391) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367)

This application allows you to control your television and access its applications and settings quickly. It supports a wide range of TVs, including Philips, and offers features like wake-on-LAN and multi-device management.

**Highlights:** Control your TV, Wake on LAN support, Multi-device support, Quick access to TV apps, Device discovery

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium access | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual premium access | $11.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736)

Control your Android TV or Google TV from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. This app offers a fast, private remote experience with no ads, featuring D-pad and trackpad navigation, app shortcuts, and voice control.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Wi-Fi local network connection, D-pad and trackpad navigation, App shortcuts, Keyboard input, Voice control, Widgets and Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Remote?

TV Remote and Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TV Remote or Remote have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote?

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Remote every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 14, 2026 and Remote on November 10, 2026.

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