Comparison

OffTV vs TV REMOTE for Bravia

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

TV REMOTE for Bravia

Features
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An iPhone TV remote tested on the Sony BRAVIA 4K VH21 (Google TV). It puts everyday controls on one compact screen and adds an experimental jog/shuttle dial for scrubbing YouTube, Netflix, and recorded video. ■ Easy setup - Auto-detects TVs on the same Wi-Fi (or add an IP manually) - Pair once with the PIN shown on the TV; reconnects automatically afterward - Recovers automatically if the TV's IP address changes - Power on via Wake-on-LAN ■ Remote screen - D-pad + OK, volume / channel, scroll wheel - Input switching, Home / Menu / Guide / Recordings / Back, color keys - Pick any 3 streaming-service shortcuts to place on the remote ■ Jog / shuttle (experimental) - Scrub playback in streaming apps (YouTube, Netflix, …) and recorded video with a dial - Switch between jog (step/skip) and shuttle (variable-speed FF/REW) - Playback transport and speed macros (optional, off by default) - Behavior varies by the app being controlled and by TV model ■ Auto volume (per app, per TV) - Ends the "YouTube too loud, Netflix too quiet" volume gap between sources - Remembers your usual volume for each streaming app and for broadcast, and restores it automatically when you switch from this remote - Levels are saved per TV (optional, off by default) ■ More - Number keys, launch installed TV apps - Flip-to-mute (optional) - Reorderable tabs, Japanese / English, dark glass UI Compatibility: tested only on the Sony BRAVIA 4K VH21 (Google TV). Other models are not guaranteed (they may work but are untested). Enable "IP control" and network power-on on your TV before use. Note: This is an unofficial app and is not affiliated with any TV maker or service provider. Product and service names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners. Note: Jog/shuttle and some buttons are experimental and may behave differently by model/firmware.

Screenshots

OffTV3 screens
TV REMOTE for Bravia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OffTV at none against TV REMOTE for Bravia's 1. OffTV also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). TV REMOTE for Bravia's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. TV REMOTE for Bravia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OffTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffTV ships an update every 5 months, TV REMOTE for Bravia daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OffTV versus TV REMOTE for Bravia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffTVTV REMOTE for Bravia
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia ConfalonieriYorihito Tada

In-app purchases

None

OffTV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TV REMOTE for Bravia

One-time1
  • Pro$1.99

Questions

Is OffTV free?
OffTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV REMOTE for Bravia free?
TV REMOTE for Bravia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffTV or TV REMOTE for Bravia have ads?
Neither OffTV nor TV REMOTE for Bravia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OffTV or TV REMOTE for Bravia?
OffTV ships an update every 5 months, and TV REMOTE for Bravia daily. Most recently, OffTV was updated on October 15, 2026 and TV REMOTE for Bravia on October 7, 2026.

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