# RemoTV vs AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

The clearest difference is rating: RemoTV at 4.6 against AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's 4.3. RemoTV also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 2K) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoTV sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RemoTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoTV has 18K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of RemoTV's written reviews are positive against 24% of AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

RemoTV ships an update every 3 weeks, AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoTV | AI Remote：TV Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotv-universal-tv-remote/id6461419341/reviews)** | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **23.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 55 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EpicScale Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759187257) | [LockApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725110767) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotv-universal-tv-remote/id6461419341)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Utilities, #208 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a universal smart TV remote. Control channels, volume, and settings with an intuitive interface, touchpad, and keyboard. Streamline your entertainment experience with effortless setup and quick access to streaming services.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Essential TV controls (volume, channels, settings), Handy keyboard for text input, Responsive touchpad for navigation, Effortless Wi-Fi setup, Instant access to streaming apps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium access | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 💡 Useful remote control features
- 🤩 Impressive technology

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- ⚠️ Limited features in free version
- 🔌 Requires TV to be on to use
- 🔇 No volume control

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to locate TV
- Remote controls not working as expected
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Add volume control
- Improve stability and reduce disconnections
- Offer more features in free version
- Provide easier subscription cancellation


### AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote with intuitive controls and effortless text input. Control your TV from anywhere in your home using your voice or device keyboard. Expand your TV viewing experience with this powerful utility.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Intuitive user interface, Effortless text input via keyboard, Voice-operated TV control, Network-based operation (no line-of-sight needed), Always accessible on your phone

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your Phone == Your Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Your Phone == New AI Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock Your Phone = AI Remote | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Works great!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free
- 💰 Charging money to use the remote
- 🐛 Remote gets stuck bouncing between apps
- 🐛 Remote not working correctly
- 🐛 App not connecting to TV

**Reported bugs**

- App is blank when selecting TV
- App not working without Wi-Fi
- App switches TV to HDMI 3 unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a way to cancel subscription easily
- Provide instructions on how to use the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoTV free?

RemoTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AI Remote：TV Remote Controller free?

AI Remote：TV Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RemoTV or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

RemoTV is rated higher. RemoTV averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while AI Remote：TV Remote Controller averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do RemoTV or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller have ads?

Both RemoTV and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoTV or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

RemoTV ships an update every 3 weeks, and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 9 days. Most recently, RemoTV was updated on November 13, 2026 and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller on November 12, 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.*