Comparison

OffTV vs Iris Lens

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote functionality
  • Requires RedJack hardware sensor
  • Control compatible TVs
  • Prank functionality
  • Block unwanted TV broadcasts
Features
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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)

About

Iris Lens

Features
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Experience the world in full color with Iris Lens. Iris Lens is a powerful, real-time accessibility tool designed specifically for individuals with color vision deficiencies (CVD). Whether you have Protanomaly, Deuteranomaly, or Tritanomaly, Iris Lens helps you distinguish, identify, and understand colors like never before using high-performance, GPU-accelerated vision filters. Key Features: NEW: Ultra-Precision Color Naming: Our new 5x5 spatial averaging system and perceptual algorithms provide stable, human-readable names (e.g., "Sky Blue", "Cranberry Red") with unmatched accuracy. Enhanced Vision Modes: High-resolution filters tailored for Deuteranomaly (Green), Protanomaly (Red), and Tritanomaly (Blue/Yellow) with increased contrast to make color differences pop instantly. Gallery Import: Analyze any photo from your library using our advanced vision filters. Pinch-to-Zoom: Up to 5x zoom on both live video and static images for granular color analysis in any situation. Freeze, Save & Share: Capture perfect moments, analyze them in depth, and save the filtered results directly to your Photos app. Privacy First: All processing happens locally on your device. We never collect, store, or share your private data or photos. Who is Iris Lens for? Iris Lens is the perfect companion for students, designers, professionals, or anyone navigating a colorful world who wants a more accessible and inclusive experience. Created by: Antonio Bonetti, Giulia Silvano, Francesco Lombardi, Antonella Loffredo, Akbar Ashkarov.

Screenshots

OffTV3 screens
Iris Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Iris Lens at fortnightly against OffTV's every 5 months. OffTV's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffTV ships an update every 5 months, Iris Lens fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OffTV versus Iris Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffTVIris Lens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia ConfalonieriAntonio Bonetti

In-app purchases

None

OffTV

No in-app purchases

None

Iris Lens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OffTV free?
OffTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iris Lens free?
Iris Lens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OffTV or Iris Lens have ads?
Neither OffTV nor Iris Lens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffTV or Iris Lens?
OffTV ships an update every 5 months, and Iris Lens fortnightly. Most recently, OffTV was updated on October 15, 2026 and Iris Lens on October 14, 2026.

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