# Connect TV Remote vs AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

The clearest difference is monetization model: AI Remote：TV Remote Controller at free with in-app purchases against Connect TV Remote's subscription. AI Remote：TV Remote Controller also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (24% vs 9%). Connect TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Connect TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of Connect TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 24% of AI Remote：TV Remote Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Connect TV Remote ships an update monthly, AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect TV Remote | AI Remote：TV Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038/reviews)** | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | **23.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) | [LockApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725110767) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control all your smart TVs from your phone with this universal remote app. It connects via Wi-Fi and offers features like streaming shortcuts and custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Streaming app shortcuts, Customizable remote layouts, Touch navigation, Multi-brand support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $8.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $14.95 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $14.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Did not work
- 🚫 Terrible
- 🚫 No Switching Back & Forth
- 🚫 Free trial is a lie
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### AI Remote：TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158)

Transform your iOS device into a universal TV remote. Control your television with an intuitive interface, effortless text input, and voice commands. Always at hand and no line-of-sight required, it revolutionizes your living room experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Intuitive user interface, Effortless text input via device keyboard, Network-based control (no line-of-sight), AI voice commands, Always accessible on your phone

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Your Phone == Your Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Your Phone == New AI Remote | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlock Your Phone = AI Remote | $19.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $34.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Works great!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free
- 💰 Charging money to use the remote
- 🐛 Remote gets stuck bouncing between apps
- 🐛 Remote not working correctly
- 🐛 App not connecting to TV

**Reported bugs**

- App is blank when selecting TV
- App not working without Wi-Fi
- App switches TV to HDMI 3 unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a way to cancel subscription easily
- Provide instructions on how to use the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect TV Remote free?

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

### Is AI Remote：TV Remote Controller free?

AI Remote：TV Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Connect TV Remote or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

Connect TV Remote is rated higher. Connect TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while AI Remote：TV Remote Controller averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do Connect TV Remote or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller have ads?

AI Remote：TV Remote Controller shows ads; Connect TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Connect TV Remote or AI Remote：TV Remote Controller?

Connect TV Remote ships an update monthly, and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller every 8 days. Most recently, Connect TV Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and AI Remote：TV Remote Controller on September 25, 2026.

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