Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR vs BroadLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR
Control your TiVo DVR with your iPhone or iPod Touch. Features a classic remote layout and a full QWERTY keyboard for text entry. Automatically discovers your DVR or allows manual connection.
- Classic remote control interface
- Full QWERTY keyboard for text entry
- Automatic DVR discovery
- Manual IP and port connection
- Premiere mode for newer DVRs
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Peanut is a simple remote control for your favorite DVR. Features - Classic design works just like you'd expect! - Rotate the device for a full QWERTY Keyboard (not all DVR text entry screens support keyboard entry. Make sure your device does not have the rotation lock engaged.) - Automatic DVR discovery using Bonjour or manual connection using IP and port. - "Premiere" mode for the Premiere and later DVRs that use a different set of remote codes for the keyboard that (should) improve keyboard support on these DVR models. Note that some functions, such as TV power and volume cannot be controlled by Peanut. These functions are actually for your television and not the TiVo itself. There is no software mechanism in the DVR for retransmitting these commands from the DVR to your TV or other devices. While it might be possible to do this with an add-on bit of hardware or iOS accessory, it is not possible with the stock hardware at this time. TiVo Series 3 or Later required. (Does not work on 1st or 2nd Generation DVRs.) Please enable the "Network Remote Control" feature on your TiVo, and make sure both the TiVo and your iOS device are on the same network. Then use the "Info" button to search your network for DVRs broadcasting for remote control. (The "i" button in the upper right of Peanut's remote control takes you to the app's settings) If you have any problems, please contact the support email address. TiVo and the TiVo logo are registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. and its subsidiaries worldwide. This application is not endorsed by TiVo.
BroadLink
Manage all your smart home devices from one place, anywhere in the world. Control lighting, appliances, security, and more with intelligent automation and one-button scene control. Features zero-configuration setup for compatible devices.
- Remote device management
- Intelligent power control
- Lighting control
- IR and RF remote control
- Security and sensor integration
- Scene creation
- Zero configuration device setup
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The new BroadLink super app lets you manage all BroadLink and compatible products in your home from anywhere in the world at any time, enjoying smart life style with intelligent power control, lighting control, IR and RF remote control, security protection, sensors, home appliances, etc. With BroadLink app, you can easily set triggers for interaction or scenes for one-button control of multiple devices. Also new FastCon technology is adopted in BroadLink app which enables you to add FastCon compatible devices without configuration process (Zero Configuration). If you have any questions, please click the "Feedback" Button in the "Help and Feedback" of the App.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BroadLink at 4.3 against Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR's 3.1. BroadLink also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 47) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BroadLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BroadLink has 2.6K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR's written reviews are positive against 58% of BroadLink's.
Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR ships an update every 4 months, BroadLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR | BroadLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (47 ratings) | 4.3 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | 57.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 47 | 2.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | All About Jake, LLC | Broadlink Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR
BroadLink
Bugs and requests
Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BroadLink
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scenes not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes
- Devices going offline randomly
- Alexa integration issues
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to customize button layouts
- Integration with more smart home platforms
- Improved scheduling and automation features
- Temperature display in Fahrenheit
- Backup and restore functionality
In-app purchases
Peanut Remote for TiVo DVR
No in-app purchases
BroadLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
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