# Starlight Ceiling vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 4.6 against Starlight Ceiling's 1.0. TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 1). Starlight Ceiling's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Starlight Ceiling asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Starlight Ceiling's written reviews are positive against 16% of TV Remote Control's.

Starlight Ceiling ships an update every 6 months, TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starlight Ceiling | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlight-ceiling/id6468835158/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **15.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 312 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edith-Min International Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710620329) | [Tiny Boom Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743737517) |

## What reviewers say

### Starlight Ceiling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlight-ceiling/id6468835158)

Transform your space into a realistic open sky with twinkling stars. This app allows you to control the starlight, switch between preset light modes, and create custom lighting experiences for a vibrant, wilderness-like ambiance.

**Highlights:** Realistic twinkling starfield, On/off starlight control, Preset light modes, Customizable lighting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 100 brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch streaming apps instantly. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 100+ TV brands, Quick and easy setup, One-tap app launching, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for searching

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $17.49 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Great overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤯 Frustrating lack of cancellation option

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with certain TV models
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with ads
- Ability to cancel subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starlight Ceiling free?

Starlight Ceiling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Starlight Ceiling or TV Remote Control?

TV Remote Control is rated higher. Starlight Ceiling averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Starlight Ceiling or TV Remote Control have ads?

Neither Starlight Ceiling nor TV Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Starlight Ceiling or TV Remote Control?

Starlight Ceiling ships an update every 6 months, and TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Starlight Ceiling was updated on October 3, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 17, 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.*