# TV Remote · vs Second Nature

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote · at Free against Second Nature's $4.99. TV Remote · also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Second Nature's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TV Remote · is free to download; Second Nature costs $4.99 up front. TV Remote · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days. Second Nature asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote · | Second Nature |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (560 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id6450074293/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **560** | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | — | **#192** |
| Size | 106 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRUSTED PILOT SOLUTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816657288) | [Jay Jennings](https://appshunter.io/developer/304059765) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id6450074293)

Transform your iPhone into a TV remote control. Easily navigate channels, adjust volume, and search for content on your networked TV. Compatible with most major brands, it offers a convenient alternative to a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Control channel lists, Adjust volume, Access TV menu, Keyboard input for search, Haptic feedback, Compatible with popular brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Advanced | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Advanced | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Advanced | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control Advanced | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control Advanced | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely expensive subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🤖 Poor customer service
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges
- 🚫 Useless features behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Remote functions don't work
- App crashes or disconnects frequently

**Requested features**

- Provide a free, functional remote app
- Improve transparency around pricing and subscriptions
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Second Nature

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-nature/id6759306578)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote · free?

TV Remote · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Second Nature free?

Second Nature costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV Remote · or Second Nature have ads?

Neither TV Remote · nor Second Nature shows ads.

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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.*