# Connect TV Remote vs Eshine

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eshine at none against Connect TV Remote's 11. Eshine also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Connect TV Remote's advantage is chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, ads 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. Eshine asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect TV Remote | Eshine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 186 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) | [Qingdao Richmat Intelligence Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814751082) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #138 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


### Eshine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eshine/id6747807799)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect TV Remote free?

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

### Is Eshine free?

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

### Do Connect TV Remote or Eshine have ads?

Neither Connect TV Remote nor Eshine shows ads.

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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.*