# OffTV vs Alan

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OffTV | Alan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offtv/id483604460/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-1-operators/id6473255460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia Confalonieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/477412001) | [Alan-1, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681817176) |

## What reviewers say

### OffTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offtv/id483604460)

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.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote functionality, Requires RedJack hardware sensor, Control compatible TVs, Prank functionality, Block unwanted TV broadcasts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alan-1-operators/id6473255460)

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.

**Highlights:** Cabinet setup, WiFi connectivity, Issue troubleshooting, Machine analytics, Arcade performance tracking, Real-time issue reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OffTV free?

OffTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alan free?

Alan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OffTV or Alan?

Alan is rated higher. OffTV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Alan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OffTV or Alan have ads?

Neither OffTV nor Alan shows ads.

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