LG AV Remote vs EzRemote Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LG AV Remote
Control your LG home entertainment devices wirelessly. Connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network as your compatible LG device to use it as a remote. The app automatically finds devices and lets you download specific remote controls.
- Wi-Fi remote control launcher
- Network device discovery
- Download device-specific remotes
- Control Blu-ray players
- Control home theater systems
- Control sound bars
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"This application is a universal Wi-Fi remote control launcher that allows a user to control network-connectable devices released since 2012. If both a smart phone and a LG device are connected to the same router, you can use your phone as a traditional remote control after a simple connection process. This application automatically searches all connectable devices in your home. If selecting a connectable device, you can download a remote control application for the device. ■ Compatible Products Blu-ray Disc Player Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System Blu-ray Disc Player with Broadcasting Tuner Network Media Player (Smart TV Upgrader) Sound Bar SoundPlate It may not be supported depending on the model. (models without Wi-Fi support) It may not operate properly depending on the phone’s performance. ■ Please check before using! Check the condition of the Wi-Fi connection before using. It may not operate properly if the Wi-Fi signal is weak."
EzRemote Lite
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for functionality. Explore other options if you don't have the necessary hardware.
- Universal remote control
- Control home electronics
- iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
- Supports numerous device types
- Free to download
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EzRemote turns your iPhone into a universal remote to control your home electronics. iOS device have no IR hardware, you need an audio to IR accessory to use this app. This app contains no information about how to use IR accessory, please search internet with keyword "iPhone IR blaster". If you are looking for IR solution but don't have audio to IR accessory yet, you may want to have a look at my another App FzRemote, it offers much better IR remote control experience. supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EzRemote Lite at 3.4 against LG AV Remote's 2.4. EzRemote Lite also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). LG AV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 32) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EzRemote Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of LG AV Remote's written reviews are positive against 55% of EzRemote Lite's.
LG AV Remote ships an update every 14 months, EzRemote Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LG AV Remote | EzRemote Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (98 ratings) | 3.4 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.5% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LG Electronics, Inc. | Zheng Fang |
Customer experience
LG AV Remote
EzRemote Lite
Bugs and requests
LG AV Remote
Reported bugs
14 issues- Device detection fails despite proper network setup
- Connection drops when phone screen turns off
- App crashes when switching between applications
- Audio synchronization issues with video
- Private sound mode disconnects unexpectedly
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- Incompatibility with iOS 11, 12, and newer versions
- Blank terms of service display
- Redirects to App Store with blank window
- Lost trackpad feature in recent updates
- Incompatibility with newer device models after updates
- App freezes during USB media playback
- Text input only transmits partial characters
- No keyboard appears in text input fields
- Inconsistent device support across app versions
Requested features
11 requests- QWERTY keyboard for text input and searching
- Wake on LAN functionality
- Siri voice control integration
- Keyboard accessibility for passwords and app logins
- Disc tray open/close controls
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- Ethernet connection support
- Background operation for private sound mode
- Trackpad/mouse functionality for menu navigation
- Shortcuts app integration
- Microphone volume control
- Manual WiFi address entry option
EzRemote Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LG AV Remote
No in-app purchases
EzRemote Lite
No in-app purchases
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