Comparison

TV Control vs ToneCheck AI

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

ToneCheck AI

Features
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Ever hit send and immediately wonder how your message actually sounded? ToneCheck AI tells you — before you send it. Paste any text message, email, or DM into ToneCheck and get an instant AI-powered tone analysis. See exactly how your words come across with scores for aggression, confidence, warmth, neediness, and passive-aggression. Get an overall vibe label so you know at a glance whether your message sounds friendly, cold, pushy, or just right. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste or type your message 2. Tap "Check my tone" 3. Get your tone breakdown with individual scores and an overall vibe KEY FEATURES • Instant tone analysis powered by advanced AI • Five tone dimensions: aggression, confidence, warmth, neediness, passive-aggression • Overall vibe label (e.g. "Warm & Direct", "Passive-Aggressive", "Confident") • Beautiful shareable score cards — show friends how your message vibes • Dark mode interface TONECHECK PRO Upgrade to Pro for the full experience: • Unlimited daily tone checks • AI-powered message rewrites — get a better version of your message in any tone you choose • 30-day check history — track how your communication style evolves • Monthly ($3.99/mo) or Annual ($29.99/yr) plans available Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. PERFECT FOR • Texting your ex (or deciding not to) • Work emails you're not sure about • Dating app messages • Difficult conversations with family • Any message where tone matters Privacy-first: your messages are analyzed in real-time and never stored on our servers. We don't read, sell, or share your text. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hayesstack.com/tonecheck/privacy

Screenshots

TV Control4 screens
ToneCheck AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ToneCheck AI at none against TV Control's shown. ToneCheck AI also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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

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 ToneCheck AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Control ships an update fortnightly, ToneCheck AI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Control versus ToneCheck AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ControlToneCheck AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBTB Tech, IncMarc Hayes

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

ToneCheck AI

Subscriptions2
  • ToneCheck Pro$3.991 Month
  • ToneCheck Pro$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Control free?
TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToneCheck AI free?
ToneCheck AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Control or ToneCheck AI have ads?
TV Control shows ads; ToneCheck AI does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Control or ToneCheck AI?
TV Control ships an update fortnightly, and ToneCheck AI every 4 days. Most recently, TV Control was updated on November 12, 2026 and ToneCheck AI on November 9, 2026.

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