OffTV vs Alan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OffTV
This app transforms your device into a universal remote for compatible TVs. It works with a specific hardware sensor to allow you to control televisions, even those not directly compatible. It's great for pranks or silencing unwanted broadcasts.
- Universal TV remote functionality
- Requires RedJack hardware sensor
- Control compatible TVs
- Prank functionality
- Block unwanted TV broadcasts
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ATTENTION: Requires additional hardware sold separately (see below for detail). OffTV turn your device into a huge universal switch to any compatible TV. Do not worry about the codes of the original remote, but just point, click, wait and enjoy the magic. Unique in union with our hardware RedJack®, the cheapest infrared sensor on the market, will allow you to turn off any television, including those compatible, you are ahead. You can make jokes to your friends, or turn off the annoying television commercials stations, airports and shopping malls. See it in action https://youtu.be/rELQ7GPP3gI You can buy RedJack® on: Amazon Italy http://goo.gl/AvXoDH Amazon Spain http://goo.gl/ebzupA Amazon German http://goo.gl/Q8Dizs Amazon France http://goo.gl/TpAKWf Amazon UK http://goo.gl/BXGvcA TV compatibility list (Vendor ID): Samsung (code 0060, 0672, 0840, 1340) Sony (code 0000,0838, 1533, 1038) Philips (code 0081, 0065, 0667) LG (Code 0511, 1353, 1206, 1280, 2210, 2021 ) Panasonic (Code 0051, 0678, 0254) Sharp (Code 0093, 0121, 0815, 1221, le925e, xd1e) Bang&Olufsen (generico) Pioneer(generico, 0788, 1734)
Alan
Manage your arcade machines remotely with this app. It helps operators set up cabinets, connect to WiFi, troubleshoot issues, and access performance analytics. Take full control of your arcade's operations and maximize machine uptime.
- Cabinet setup
- WiFi connectivity
- Issue troubleshooting
- Machine analytics
- Arcade performance tracking
- Real-time issue reporting
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Alan-1 GameGrid simplifies arcade management by helping operators set up their Alan-1 cabinets, connect them to WiFi, resolve issues, and access detailed machine and arcade analytics. Take control of your arcade with Alan-1 GameGrid! Effortlessly set up your cabinets and troubleshoot problems. Maximize uptime with real-time issue reporting, while our detailed analytics keep you informed on performance. Alan-1 GameGrid—your ultimate tool for arcade management!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alan at 5.0 against OffTV's 3.0. OffTV's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Alan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | OffTV | Alan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattia Confalonieri | Alan-1, Inc. |
Customer experience
OffTV
Alan
In-app purchases
OffTV
No in-app purchases
Alan
No in-app purchases
