Comparison

ControlS vs Remote Control for TV

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

Head to head
About

ControlS

Features
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The ControlS app is intended as a quick way to control iOT devices. It is intended to be used when you need to control a device without delay, specially garage door control or door controls. Configuration is store in iCloud to share configuration between all your devices. It has support for Apple Watch so you can control devices from there as well.

About

Remote Control for TV

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for compatible TVs. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate menus with ease. It also functions as a browser companion and a game controller for supported TV games, offering a smarter way to interact with your television.

Highlights
  • Smart remote control for compatible TVs
  • Volume, channel, and playback controls
  • Menu navigation and touch controls
  • Built-in browser support
  • Game controller mode
  • Fast Wi-Fi setup
  • Simple interface
Features
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Remote Control for TV – Play + gives you a smarter way to control your TV from your iPhone. Use it as a powerful TV remote, a convenient browser companion, and a game controller for supported TV gaming. Adjust volume, change channels, control playback, navigate menus, browse more easily on your TV, and turn your phone into a handheld controller for more interactive entertainment. Built for speed and simplicity, Remote Control for TV – Play + helps you do more than replace your remote — it helps you get more from your TV. Main Features • Smart remote control for compatible TVs • Volume, channel, mute, and playback controls • Easy menu navigation and touch controls • Built-in browser support • Game controller mode for supported TV games • Fast setup over Wi-Fi • Simple and modern interface One App, More Control From everyday watching to browsing and gaming, Remote Control for TV – Play + puts essential TV control in one place. No extra hardware. No complicated setup. Just connect and start controlling your TV in a smarter way. Please Note • Phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network • Some features are available only on supported devices and TV models • Controller mode is supported only for compatible games and TVs Auto-Renewable Subscription Notice Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Free trial, if offered, automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy apply. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, or any other TV brands referenced above. Any brand names are used solely to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.sadynamics.com/privacy-policy-for-tv-remote-app/ Terms of Service: https://www.sadynamics.com/terms-tv-remote/

Screenshots

ControlS1 screens
Remote Control for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Remote Control for TV at Free against ControlS's $1.99. ControlS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

Remote Control for TV is free to download; ControlS costs $1.99 up front. Remote Control for TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ControlS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ControlS versus Remote Control for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlSRemote Control for TV
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoftlogic, S.A.Collabrains Technologies LTD

In-app purchases

None

ControlS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control for TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ControlS free?
ControlS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control for TV free?
Remote Control for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ControlS or Remote Control for TV have ads?
Neither ControlS nor Remote Control for TV shows ads.

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