# Stick vs TV Remote Control Plus

Stick and TV Remote Control Plus both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 45% of Stick's. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). Stick's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Stick against 4.3 for TV Remote Control Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick has 16K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Stick's written reviews are positive against 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's.

Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote Control Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick | TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPSPRO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212807) | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote control. Easily navigate menus, change channels, and type using your phone's screen. Offers a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard for seamless interaction with various TV models.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad and joystick control, On-screen keyboard for typing, Channel and audio control, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick - Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick - Premium for One Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🆓 Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔌 Disconnects when switching apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after updates
- Fails to detect TV on network

**Requested features**

- Add source/input button
- Improve compatibility with more TV brands


### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick free?

Stick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stick or TV Remote Control Plus?

Stick is rated higher. Stick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Stick or TV Remote Control Plus have ads?

Neither Stick nor TV Remote Control Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick or TV Remote Control Plus?

Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote Control Plus weekly. Most recently, Stick was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Remote Control Plus on October 24, 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.*