# Stick vs TV Remote For Android

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stick at 45% against TV Remote For Android's 0%. Stick also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). TV Remote For Android's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 For Android sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stick holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Stick's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote For Android's.

Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote For Android every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick | TV Remote For Android |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-for-android/id6743337804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **45.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [APPSPRO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212807) | [Jksol Infotech LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780266924) |

## 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 For Android

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-for-android/id6743337804)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate settings, change channels, adjust volume, and more. Connects seamlessly via Wi-Fi with auto-discovery for quick setup.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control, Channel switching, Volume adjustment, Wi-Fi connectivity, Auto-discovery setup, Power ON/OFF

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Life Time Premium Access | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick free?

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

### Is TV Remote For Android free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stick or TV Remote For Android?

Stick is rated higher. Stick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while TV Remote For Android averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stick or TV Remote For Android have ads?

TV Remote For Android shows ads; Stick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stick or TV Remote For Android?

Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote For Android every 4 months. Most recently, Stick was updated on October 25, 2026 and TV Remote For Android on October 11, 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.*