# TV Remote vs Tipr

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.

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.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Tipr daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Tipr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **588** | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Rover](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448355489) | [ANDREW DIMITRIOS RAYMOND WILLITS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779977457) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6444865789)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Tipr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipr/id6780060602)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tipr Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 18, 2026 and Tipr on September 29, 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.*