# Off Remote vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.7 against Off Remote's 3.8. TV Remote also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (93% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Off Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 15K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Off Remote's written reviews are positive against 93% of TV Remote's.

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Off Remote | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-remote/id314814952/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 26 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hobbyist Software Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/291218199) | [君瑛 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541563673) |

## What reviewers say

### Off Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/off-remote/id314814952)

Control your PC or Mac remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Turn off, lock, sleep, log off, or restart your computer with ease. Schedule future shutdowns or check if computers are off from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Turn off, lock, sleep, restart, log off, Schedule future shutdowns, Check computer power status, Control multiple computers, Send messages before shutdown, Automatic computer discovery, Password protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Control - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Control - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Control - Annual | $2.99 | per year |
| Full Control - Annual | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as intended
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for controlling kids' screen time
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data sharing
- 💰 Expensive paid version
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with certain Windows versions
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Unreliable connection to computers

**Requested features**

- Wake on LAN functionality
- Remote desktop control
- Ability to turn on computers remotely


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control multiple devices, navigate with a touchpad, and use smart text input for searches. Enjoy quick app access and full playback control from your wrist or phone.

**Highlights:** Multi-device control, Smart Wi-Fi detection and pairing, Touchpad navigation, Smart text and voice input, Apple Watch control, One-tap app launching, Full playback control

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Croissant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well even when remote is lost
- 👍 Convenient remote control on phone
- 🔒 Connects easily to TV
- 💡 Useful backup remote option
- 👍 Free to use all features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Difficulty switching between TVs

**Reported bugs**

- Volume controls not working for some users
- App crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Fire TV remote
- Improve TV switching functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Off Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. Off Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Off Remote or TV Remote have ads?

Neither Off Remote nor TV Remote shows ads.

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

Off Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Off Remote was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Remote on September 23, 2026.

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