# The printer app vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: The printer app at 5.0 against TV Remote Control's 4.6. The printer app also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The printer app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The printer app holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The printer app ships an update every 2 days, TV Remote Control every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The printer app | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-printer-app-hq/id6462265590/reviews)** | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Olesa Mihalova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702904722) | [AppFabric](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) |

## What reviewers say

### The printer app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-printer-app-hq/id6462265590)

Easily print documents and photos from your iPhone to over 500 wireless printer models. Includes built-in editing tools and a scanner to digitize physical documents. Offers convenient access to printing and scanning functionalities.

**Highlights:** Print documents and photos, Supports over 500 wireless printers, Built-in editing tools, Scan documents and photos, Print various file types (PDF, DOC, XLS, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6467152813)

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

**Highlights:** Touchpad and keyboard navigation, Voice search and commands, Universal TV model compatibility, Private listening via headphones, Casting media from phone to TV, Easy text input on TV

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The printer app free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The printer app or TV Remote Control?

The printer app is rated higher. The printer app averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.

### Do The printer app or TV Remote Control have ads?

Neither The printer app nor TV Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The printer app or TV Remote Control?

The printer app ships an update every 2 days, and TV Remote Control every 11 days. Most recently, The printer app was updated on September 18, 2026 and TV Remote Control on September 5, 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.*