ZMOTD vs TV Remote ©
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZMOTD
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Display your zen message of the day in a widget. Small medium and LARGE. Load your own zen messages from a text file. Add filters like length or text. Over 2500 lines of inspiration included.
TV Remote ©
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Elevate your home entertainment experience with a modern, independent controller designed for the iOS interactive era. Our application provides a fluid and fast way to manage your Smart TV directly from your iPhone, featuring a premium design that feels native to your device. Main Features: Interactive Home Screen Widgets: Control volume, mute, and power instantly without even opening the app. Premium Glassmorphic Design: A beautiful, modern interface that matches the latest iOS aesthetics. Zero-Latency Control: Experience real-time response with optimized WebSocket connectivity. Silent Reconnect Technology: Once paired, the app remembers your device and stays connected securely in the background. Smart Discovery: Advanced multi-MAC detection ensures your TV is found quickly on your local network. Privacy-First: Your TV keys and IP addresses remain on your device. We do not collect your personal data. How to use: Ensure your iPhone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app and let it discover your device. Pair once, and you are ready to go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ZMOTD at none against TV Remote ©'s shown. ZMOTD also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZMOTD ships an update every 2 days, TV Remote © every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZMOTD | TV Remote © |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harmen Reichert | HBSTUDIO LLC |
In-app purchases
ZMOTD
No in-app purchases
TV Remote ©
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ZMOTD free?
Is TV Remote © free?
Do ZMOTD or TV Remote © have ads?
Which is updated more often, ZMOTD or TV Remote ©?
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