# Remote for Android TV vs Android TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Android TV | Android TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298/reviews)** | [4.2 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raghav Ahuja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651077703) | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access (3 Months) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access (6 Months) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium access (12 Months) | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium access (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working for TV connection
- Volume control not functioning
- Inconsistent button responsiveness
- Frequent disconnections from TV

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ad Free Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad Free Version | $69.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inutile
- 🐛 تبن

**Reported bugs**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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