Comparison

TV Control vs Remotevio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Control

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from various brands, launch apps, use a touchpad, cast media, and utilize voice commands. Offers a convenient, all-in-one solution for managing your home entertainment.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for smart TVs
  • Quick app access
  • Smart touchpad navigation
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Voice control
  • Stable WiFi remote
Features
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TV Remote – Smart Control for All TVs. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal TV remote! Control Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Hisense, Sony, TCL & more — all from one smart app. No more juggling remotes. Cast, control, and mirror – effortlessly. Key Features • Universal Remote for Smart TVs Control power, volume, channels, input, and settings on Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, and Android TVs. • Quick App Access Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, TED, and CNN instantly with one tap. • Smart Touchpad Navigation Swipe and tap like a laptop trackpad — intuitive and fast. • Cast Photos & Videos Stream photos and videos from your iPhone/iPad camera roll to your TV. No cables. No setup. • Voice Control Use voice commands to search, play, pause, adjust volume, and more — hands-free. • Stable WiFi Remote Control TVs via WiFi — no line-of-sight needed. Instant response & ultra-reliable connection. • All-in-One Convenience Consolidate all your remotes into one smart app available on both iPhone and iPad. • Screen Mirroring (Coming Soon) Mirror your iPhone/iPad screen to any compatible smart TV — great for presentations, videos, or mobile games. * Works Great With: Smart TVs, streaming devices, and more. Perfect for home entertainment, travel, and presentations. * How to connect to TV Control – Universal Remote : 1. Make sure your Smart TV and your iPhone/iPad are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the TV Control – Universal Remote app. 3. Tap the “Tap to Connect” button at the top of the screen. 4. Choose your TV from the list of available devices. 5. Once connected, explore the available features: Remote, Touchpad, Cast, Channel, Setting Why Choose TV Remote – Smart Control? • Works with almost smart TVs & streaming devices • Seamless connection setup in seconds • All-in-one remote for your home, travel, or office • Clean, simple interface that anyone can use Download TV Control – Universal Remote now on your iPhone or iPad and take control of your viewing experience! *This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any of the mentioned brands. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below: Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group/ Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/btb-ios-group-tos/

About

Remotevio

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control channels, volume, and even cast media or mirror your screen. Offers features like a teleprompter and game control for enhanced TV interaction.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Cast media to TV
  • Screen mirroring
  • Game remote control
  • IPTV playlist management
  • Teleprompter functionality
  • Voice and keyboard search
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Remotevio: Smart TV Remote is a powerful remote control for all TVs. This app is the perfect solution to control your TV, whether you've misplaced your remote or prefer the ease of doing it from your phone. MAIN FEATURES: Universal remote control: Easily manage your TV's features, including channels, power, volume, and touchpad. Supports multiple TVs, such as Roku TV, Fire TV Firestick, Samsung, Sony, LG... - Cast to TV: You can cast media, including movies and images, straight from your phone to your television. With only a tap, enjoy your preferred material on a larger screen. - Screen Mirroring: With crystal-clear mirroring, you can see your phone's live screen on the TV. Play games, browse the web, or share presentations. - Game Remote Control: Use your smartphone as a remote control to conveniently control your games. - IPTV Playlist: Manage IPTV Playlist to easy access channel - Teleprompter: Allowing you to easily display text from your phone to your TV. Perfect for presentations or recordings, it lets you control text directly on your TV. - Access Channels: Switch channels with one tap & save favorite channels for quick access - Voice & Keyboard Search: You can search on TV by voice or type by keyboard easily COMPATIBILITY: Support almost TVs: suitable with various TV models and manufacturers Wi-Fi Support: Ensure TV and your device need to be connect to the same wireless network. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - A subscription is required to access the app's full features. - Users who have a subscription can use the remote control feature indefinitely. - After a purchase is confirmed, payments are handled via your iTunes Account. - Take advantage of limitless ad-free downloads while protecting your privacy. If the subscription is not discontinued at least 24 hours before the end of the current week, it will automatically renew every week. Your iTunes Account will be charged the weekly subscription of $9.99, Monthly of $19.99, and Yearly of $29.99, 24 hours before the end of the current term. In your Account Settings, you can change your subscription and auto-renewal preferences. DISCLAIMER: - Remotevio: Smart TV Remote is not official and have no connection to any brand or corporation. Roku TV, Fire TV Firestick, Samsung, Sony, LG.... are mentioned name brand supported only. - Only user-submitted content is displayed on Remotevio: Smart TV Remote, which also plays it in the player. - Our app is meant to be used with content or playlists that users have made using legally licensed media; it does not provide any content or playlists. - Copyrighted content cannot be streamed using Remotevio: Smart TV Remote without the owner's consent. - A Premium subscription is needed to access all features of the Remotevio: Smart TV Remote - Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/doducsstore/privacy-policy - Terms and conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/doducsstore/terms-and-conditions - Contact us: https://sites.google.com/view/doducsstore/contact-us

Screenshots

TV Control4 screens
Remotevio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Control at 73 against Remotevio's 5. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Remotevio sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TV Control against 4.2 for Remotevio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Control has 73 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Control ships an update fortnightly, Remotevio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Control versus Remotevio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ControlRemotevio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (73 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBTB Tech, IncPhung Cuc

Customer experience

TV Control

All ratings65 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Remotevio

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Control

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Plan - 3 Days Free Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Year Premium$19.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Year Discount 1st month1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual Plan – 3-Day Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Super Sale$24.99
  • One-Time Purchase$39.99
6 purchases

Remotevio

Subscriptions5
  • Remotevio Pro Weekly Sale Off$5.997 Days
  • RemoteTV Pro Week Free trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • RiimTV Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • RiimTV Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • RiimTV Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Riim Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is TV Control free?
TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remotevio free?
Remotevio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Control or Remotevio?
TV Control is rated higher. TV Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Remotevio averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do TV Control or Remotevio have ads?
Both TV Control and Remotevio show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Control or Remotevio?
TV Control ships an update fortnightly, and Remotevio every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remotevio on October 30, 2026.

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