Comparison

OffTV vs BridgePlay

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

BridgePlay

Features
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Save your Minecraft Bedrock servers and make them show up on your console as if they were in your own home. Consoles only list the official servers — joining your favorite server usually takes tutorials and messy network settings. BridgePlay solves it from your phone: save the server address, tap Activate, and it appears in Minecraft under Play → Worlds as a LAN world. No console settings touched. HOW IT WORKS 1. Save your Bedrock server's address. 2. Activate it — BridgePlay makes it visible on your WiFi network. 3. Open Minecraft on your console and find it under Play → Worlds. NO HASSLE • No accounts, no sign-up: everything stays on your phone. • States and errors in plain language — the app tells you what happened and what to do. • Step-by-step help for Xbox and PlayStation. • Built-in diagnostics if the server doesn't show up. FREE TO PLAY, PREMIUM IF YOU WANT MORE Connecting to your servers is and will stay free. Premium is a one-time purchase that removes ads and unlocks unlimited favorites and history. REQUIREMENTS • Your phone and console must be on the same WiFi network. • With the usual connection, BridgePlay must stay open on screen while you play. With Join directly you can close it after joining. • Doesn't work on Nintendo Switch. • Works with Minecraft Bedrock servers (the console/mobile/Windows edition). This app is not affiliated with Mojang, Microsoft, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, or Minecraft.

Screenshots

OffTV3 screens
BridgePlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OffTV at none against BridgePlay's 1. OffTV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). BridgePlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price 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. BridgePlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OffTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OffTV ships an update every 5 months, BridgePlay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OffTV versus BridgePlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffTVBridgePlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattia ConfalonieriMaurizzio Penalba

In-app purchases

None

OffTV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BridgePlay

One-time1
  • BridgePlay Premium$2.99

Questions

Is OffTV free?
OffTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BridgePlay free?
BridgePlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OffTV or BridgePlay have ads?
BridgePlay shows ads; OffTV does not.
Which is updated more often, OffTV or BridgePlay?
OffTV ships an update every 5 months, and BridgePlay every 2 weeks. Most recently, OffTV was updated on September 30, 2026 and BridgePlay on October 13, 2026.

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