OffTV vs Buddha Tells
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)
Buddha Tells
This app provides a personal spiritual guide to Buddhist wisdom and practice. Engage in dialogue to resolve doubts, access Buddhist scriptures with interpretations, and practice mantras with calming music for relaxation and inner peace.
- Ask Buddhist teachings for guidance
- Access Buddhist scriptures with interpretations
- Recite sacred Buddhist mantras
- Listen to traditional Buddhist music
- Accumulate merit through practice
- Find inner peace and relieve stress
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Buddha Tells: Your Personal Spiritual Guide Seeking peace and wisdom? Buddha Tells, the intelligent Buddhist companion designed for modern life, guides you on a profound journey of Buddhist practice. Ask Freely: Consult Buddhist teachings anytime, anywhere to resolve your doubts and find inner peace in a chaotic world. Vast Buddhist Scriptures, In-Depth Interpretation: Access classics like the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, and Ksitigarbha Sutra with detailed annotations for easy entry and deep understanding of Buddhism. Sacred Buddhist Mantras, Mindful Practice: Recite classic mantras like the Great Compassion Mantra with soothing Buddhist music to purify the mind and elevate your practice. Traditional Buddhist Music, Relaxation: Enjoy selected traditional Buddhist music to find moments of tranquility and relaxation in a busy life. From Buddhist basics to profound teachings, Buddha Speaks offers comprehensive learning resources. Accumulate Merit, Enhance Blessings: Accumulate merit and enhance blessings through sutra recitation and mantra chanting. Relax and Relieve Stress: Immerse yourself in Buddhist music to relax and relieve stress. Find Inner Peace: Discover answers and achieve inner peace through dialogue. Enhance Wisdom, Perfect Character: Improve wisdom and character through Buddhist study for a better life. Upcoming Features: Earn Points for a Holistic Spiritual Experience In the future, Buddha Speaks will introduce a points system that allows users to earn points through activities like sutra recitation, mantra chanting, and app engagement. These points can be used for meaningful actions such as: Remote Offering of Incense: Virtually offer incense to Buddhist shrines. Animal Release: Contribute to animal release practices to spread compassion. Spiritual Shopping: Redeem points for spiritual items or books to support your practice. Download the Buddha Speaks app now and start your journey of spiritual purification! EULA: http://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ask-tao.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buddha Tells at 100% against OffTV's 50%. Buddha Tells also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). OffTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Buddha Tells sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OffTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buddha Tells holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of OffTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buddha Tells's.
OffTV ships an update every 5 months, Buddha Tells every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OffTV | Buddha Tells |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattia Confalonieri | 磊 任 |
Customer experience
OffTV
Buddha Tells
In-app purchases
OffTV
No in-app purchases
Buddha Tells
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
- remove advertisements$5.99
