# The TV Remote vs AprilBeacon

The TV Remote and AprilBeacon both sit at 2.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of AprilBeacon's written reviews are positive against 24% of The TV Remote's. The TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for The TV Remote against 2.0 for AprilBeacon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The TV Remote has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of The TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of AprilBeacon's.

The TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, AprilBeacon every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The TV Remote | AprilBeacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tv-remote/id483604760/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprilbeacon/id847517010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 432 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia Confalonieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/477412001) | [灿 颜](https://appshunter.io/developer/500375148) |

## What reviewers say

### The TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tv-remote/id483604760)

Transform your device into a universal TV remote. This app works in conjunction with specific hardware to control numerous TV brands and models. Simply select your TV's brand and try the provided codes to find a match.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote functionality, Supports major TV brands, Requires RedJack infrared sensor hardware, Extensive code lists for compatibility, Easy brand selection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AprilBeacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprilbeacon/id847517010)

This utility app aids in debugging Beacon devices. It provides tools for developers to manage and troubleshoot their Beacon hardware. The application is free to use and available on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Debug Beacon devices, Manage Beacon hardware, Troubleshoot Beacon issues, iOS compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The TV Remote free?

The TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AprilBeacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The TV Remote or AprilBeacon?

The TV Remote is rated higher. The TV Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while AprilBeacon averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The TV Remote or AprilBeacon have ads?

Neither The TV Remote nor AprilBeacon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The TV Remote or AprilBeacon?

The TV Remote ships an update every 2 months, and AprilBeacon every 6 weeks. Most recently, The TV Remote was updated on October 23, 2026 and AprilBeacon on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*