Remote Control for Android TV vs inext Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Control for Android TV
Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.
- Control multiple Android TVs
- Automatic network scanning for TV detection
- Touchpad navigation
- Control installed TV apps
- Universal compatibility with various brands
- No setup required
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Remote Control for Android TV will transform your smartphone into a complete Android Smart TV remote. It will help you diversify your daily TV routine and make it more convenient for you to use your new Android TV remote. Also, it can handle several different devices with only one Android TV remote. Why do you even need it if you have your old TV device? Good question. First of all, it is easier and quicker to use an remote because you always know where to find it. Second, it is like a universal TV remote control that you can use with different TV boxes and brands like Hisense, TCL, Sony, Phillips, Sharp, Panasonic, Xiaomi, Sanyo, Element, RCA, AOC, Skyworth and many other. Just imagine no need to have several remotes when all you need is your smartphone and our remote application. Third, everything stays the same, the same buttons and save TV control, but with lots of additional features: · Control different TVs with your smartphone · No setup is required. Application automatically scans your network to find your TV · Mouse-like navigation using Touchpad · Control apps installed on your Smart TV · You don’t need to learn every button from scratch; they are all the same. · Always in your pocket · Forget about batteries · Notice: In order to connect to Android Smart TV device, both the Smart TV and your device must be connected to the same network. Don’t be afraid of progress. It will come sooner or later. It’s not a bad thing. It just makes your life a little bit more comfortable. No more nervous because your old remote malfunctions or kids hide it from you. Just comfort and functionality. Wide variety of functions, controlling multiple devices with remote for Android TV.
inext Remote
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Use the free inext remote control app to: • Control your inext devices with a convenient remote • Use your voice or keyboard to quickly search for content • Enter text on your inext device more easily with your mobile keyboard • Use your phone as a gamepad * Requires at least firmware version 1.7.2 on your inext * Note inext device is required to use this app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: inext Remote at none against Remote Control for Android TV's 1. inext Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. inext Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Control for Android TV | inext Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION | UkrHD |
Bugs and requests
Remote Control for Android TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on connection attempt
- Buttons not working as expected
- Inability to turn TV on/off
Requested features
4 requests- Add TV power on/off functionality
- Improve mouse/keyboard support
- Reduce ad frequency
- Enhance reliability and stability
inext Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Remote Control for Android TV
- Premium Remote$4.99
inext Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Remote Control for Android TV free?
Is inext Remote free?
Do Remote Control for Android TV or inext Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Android TV or inext Remote?
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