# Remote for Android TV vs Send files to Android TV

Remote for Android TV and Send files to Android TV both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Remote for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 31% of Send files to Android TV's. Remote for Android TV also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 277). Send files to Android TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads 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. Send files to Android TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Remote for Android TV against 4.4 for Send files to Android TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Android TV has 12K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Remote for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 31% of Send files to Android TV's.

Remote for Android TV ships an update monthly, Send files to Android TV every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote for Android TV | Send files to Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298/reviews)** | [4.4 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-files-to-android-tv/id6723898949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 277 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raghav Ahuja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651077703) | [Wisdomlogix Solutions Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1334584987) |

## 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


### Send files to Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/send-files-to-android-tv/id6723898949)

Easily transfer any type of file from your phone or tablet to your Android TV wirelessly. Share photos, videos, movies, and documents quickly and without cables. The app features a simple interface for seamless file sharing.

**Highlights:** Wireless file transfer, Supports all file formats, No cables or extra hardware needed, Intuitive user interface, Real-time transfer progress, Fast transfer speeds via Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for file transfer
- 👍 Good for sending APKs
- 👍 Great for sending files from iPhone to Google TV
- 👍 Works directly and fast
- 👍 Good concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Slow sender
- 🐛 App is trash
- 🐛 Stupid app
- 🐛 Useless app

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't show device after reinstallation on iPhone
- Only allows transfer of photos from the photos app
- Sometimes doesn't work
- Not working
- Doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Allow transfer of files other than photos
- Improve device detection after reinstallation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote for Android TV free?

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

### Is Send files to Android TV free?

Send files to Android TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote for Android TV or Send files to Android TV?

Remote for Android TV is rated higher. Remote for Android TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Send files to Android TV averages 4.4 from 277 ratings.

### Do Remote for Android TV or Send files to Android TV have ads?

Both Remote for Android TV and Send files to Android TV show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote for Android TV or Send files to Android TV?

Remote for Android TV ships an update monthly, and Send files to Android TV every 4 days. Most recently, Remote for Android TV was updated on October 25, 2026 and Send files to Android TV on October 25, 2026.

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