Comparison

Remote for Android TV vs Android TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Voice commands
  • Built-in keyboard for search
  • Touchpad control
  • Quick app launching
  • Volume information display
  • Physical remote emulation
Features
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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/

About

Android TV Remote Control

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

Highlights
  • Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • Full remote control functions
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Touchpad functionality
  • One-click app opening
Features
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

Screenshots

Remote for Android TV4 screens
Android TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Remote for Android TV at 12K against Android TV Remote Control's 71. Remote for Android TV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Android TV Remote Control's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 72%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 for Android TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote for Android TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Android TV has 12K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Remote for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 89% of Android TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Android TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Android TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote for Android TV versus Android TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Android TVAndroid TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better4.2 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews88.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better71
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaghav AhujaCodematics Services

Customer experience

Remote for Android TV

All ratings11,908 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews523 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative21.2%

Android TV Remote Control

All ratings71 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive88.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

Remote for Android TV

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Minimalistic and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buttons not working as expected
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain TVs
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
  • 🐛 Requires constant reconnection

Android TV Remote Control

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to download and operate
  • 👍 Saves time and works like a charm
  • 👍 Perfect app for controlling Android TV functions
  • 👍 Saves time and works better than physical remotes
  • 👍 Fantastic features and smooth interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inutile
  • 🐛 تبن

Bugs and 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

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rileva la tv, ci entri e cerchi di usarlo ma non funziona e nonostante tu provi a cliccare o muovere qualcosa non cambia nulla Lo sto usando per un proiettore con Google chromecast inserito
  • تبن

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote for Android TV

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access (3 Months)$3.993 Months
  • Premium access (6 Months)$5.996 Months
  • Premium access (12 Months)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access (Lifetime)$19.99
5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99

Questions

Is Remote for Android TV free?
Remote for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Android TV or Android TV Remote Control?
Remote for Android TV is rated higher. Remote for Android TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Android TV Remote Control averages 4.2 from 71 ratings.
Do Remote for Android TV or Android TV Remote Control have ads?
Both Remote for Android TV and Android TV Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Android TV or Android TV Remote Control?
Remote for Android TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Android TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, Remote for Android TV was updated on October 3, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on September 30, 2026.

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