Comparison

Tranky vs Zapp Remote for Android TV

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

Head to head
About

Tranky

Features
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App para la solicitud de asistencias de hogar y autos

About

Zapp Remote for Android TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast devices. Zapp connects over Wi-Fi in seconds β€” no registration and no physical remote needed. WHY Zapp? β—† Voice search: find movies and shows or control your TV hands-free. β—† Screen mirroring: share your phone or tablet screen on the big screen with one tap. β—† Instant typing: use your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen TV keyboard. β—† Quick app launch: open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and more with a single touch. β—† D-pad and touchpad modes: navigate exactly the way you prefer. β—† Volume and power: full control, including your device's physical volume buttons. β—† Multiple TVs: pair once and switch between all the TVs in your home. WORKS WITH YOUR DEVICES Zapp is compatible with Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield and smart TVs from Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense and hundreds of other Android TV models. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Zapp and select your TV. 3. Enter the pairing code shown on the screen. Done! Free, fast and designed for iOS with a clean, modern interface. Note: your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This app is not affiliated with Google LLC or any TV manufacturer mentioned.

Screenshots

Tranky3 screens
Zapp Remote for Android TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tranky at every 4 days against Zapp Remote for Android TV's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tranky ships an update every 4 days, Zapp Remote for Android TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Tranky versus Zapp Remote for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrankyZapp Remote for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLegion technology SASAether Studios

In-app purchases

None

Tranky

No in-app purchases

None

Zapp Remote for Android TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tranky free?
Tranky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zapp Remote for Android TV free?
Zapp Remote for Android TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tranky or Zapp Remote for Android TV have ads?
Neither Tranky nor Zapp Remote for Android TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tranky or Zapp Remote for Android TV?
Tranky ships an update every 4 days, and Zapp Remote for Android TV fortnightly. Most recently, Tranky was updated on October 27, 2026 and Zapp Remote for Android TV on October 29, 2026.

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