Comparison

TV Remote vs Tipr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for over 10,000 TV models. Discover personalized show recommendations, manage watchlists, and track viewing history all in one app.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control for 10,000+ TV models
  • Wi-Fi connectivity (no extra hardware)
  • Personalized show recommendations
  • Watchlist management
  • Viewing history tracker
  • Smart content filters
Features
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal Remote Control, control over 10,000 TV models and discover the best movies and shows to watch. Remotly combines a fast, reliable remote with a built-in TV Assistant to help you pick something great in seconds. Use it to control your TV, manage watchlists, get personalized recommendations, and keep track of what you’ve watched—right from your iPhone. # Remote control that just works • Works with 10,000+ TV models across major brands, including Samsung, Roku, TCL, LG, Sony, and more. • Connects over your local Wi-Fi (no extra hardware). • Quick access to the essentials: volume, channels, input/source, and your favorite TV apps. # Your TV Assistant • Personalized recommendations based on what you like. • Watchlists for movies and series (save, organize, and come back later). • Watch history/tracker to remember what you’ve seen and what’s next. • Smart filters to find something that fits your mood (genre, movie/series, preferences). # Made for daily use • Clean, simple interface designed for one-hand control. • Custom settings to adapt the experience to your habits. • Frequent updates to improve compatibility and add new features. # DISCLAIMER This app is not an official app of Samsung, Roku, TCL TV, LG, Sony, or any TV manufacturer, we are not related to these companies in any way. # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be charged monthly or weekly for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Term of Use : https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy : https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

About

Tipr

Features
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Tipr makes splitting the bill and calculating tips effortless. Open the app, enter your bill, and get instant totals. No sign-up, no data tracking, and no clutter—just fast answers so you can get back to your evening. Fast, Fluid, and Simple Custom Percentages: Calculate tips at any percentage instantly, with quick-tap presets for 10%, 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%. Seamless Splitting: Divide the total bill evenly among any number of people in seconds. Shake to Reset: Done with the bill? Just give your phone a quick shake to instantly clear the amount and reset for next time. Tactile Design: Full haptic feedback makes every tap and interaction feel satisfyingly physical. Light & Dark Modes: Beautifully designed to adapt perfectly to your environment, day or night.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Tipr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tipr at daily against TV Remote's every 3 weeks. TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tipr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Tipr daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote versus Tipr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTipr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (564 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings564 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp RoverANDREW DIMITRIOS RAYMOND WILLITS

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Monthly3 Days trial$8.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Plan Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Plan Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

Tipr

One-time1
  • Tipr Premium$1.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tipr free?
Tipr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or Tipr have ads?
Both TV Remote and Tipr show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Tipr?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tipr daily. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tipr on September 29, 2026.

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