Comparison

AI Remote:TV Remote Controller vs StarSomnia

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

Head to head
About

AI Remote:TV Remote Controller

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
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AI Remote is not just an app, it’s a revolution in your living room. Transforming your iOS device into a universal TV remote, it brings the power of control right at your fingertips. Designed with simplicity and efficiency at its core, AI Remote offers a seamless and intuitive way to navigate your TV. we’re constantly expanding our compatibility to include more brands. Key Features: - Universal Control: Say goodbye to the days of searching for your remote. With AI Remote, your iOS device is your new TV remote. - Intuitive Interface: Our user-friendly design ensures a smooth navigation experience, making it easier than ever to browse your TV. - Effortless Text Input: Dramatically simplify text input on your TV. Use your device’s keyboard to type directly, bypassing the cumbersome on-screen keyboard of traditional remotes. - Always at Hand: With AI Remote on your phone, your TV remote is always just a tap away. - No Line-of-Sight Required: Unlike traditional infrared or bluetooth remotes, AI Remote operates over your home network. This means you can control your TV from anywhere in your home, as long as you’re connected to the same network. - AI voice-operated: Use your voice to control your TV, effortlessly changing channels, adjusting volume. Download AI Remote today and revolutionize your TV viewing experience! "This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Roku, Inc. in any manner" Privacy Policy: https://vidaop.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://vidaop.com/terms.html

About

StarSomnia

Features
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Fall asleep to the sounds you choose. StarSomnia is a simple, calm sleep sounds app: pick a few sounds, layer them into your own mix, set a wake time, and drift off. Everything loops smoothly all night. NEW IN 1.11 Sleep Music pack ($2.99) Eight slow, gentle sleep songs made for bedtime: Slow Tide, Moonlit Garden, Cloud Drift, Quiet Lanterns, Deep Forest Night, Lullaby for Stars, Rain on the Roof and Dawn After Dreams. Night Sounds pack ($1.99) Long, seamless sound beds and soft occasional sounds: Gentle Rain, Little Stream, Tide Wash, Cosy Hearth, Summer Crickets, Cat Purr and Heartbeat, plus Water Drip, Wind Chimes, Night Bell, Soft Clock and Moth Wings that drift in every so often. StarSomnia Plus ($5.99) One purchase that unlocks every sound pack, including Sleep Music, Night Sounds, Ocean Waves + Distant Thunder and Campfire, plus unlimited imports in My Sounds. My Sounds: bring your own audio Import your own calming audio and use it like any built-in sound. Your first 3 imports are free. Buying any sound pack or StarSomnia Plus lifts the limit. Make your own sleep sounds Starneel Sound Studio is a free web app where you can compose your own music and sounds. Open https://sound.starneelproductions.com, make something, and send it to StarSomnia. A BIGGER SOUND LIBRARY The free sounds include Tropical Storm, White Noise, Brown Noise, Fan Hum and two free sleep songs, Quiet Night and Slow Drift. The new 22-track sleep catalog adds songs, long beds and gentle one-off sounds, and the beds loop seamlessly so there is no jolt when a loop restarts. Optional sound packs: - Ocean Waves + Distant Thunder ($2.99) - Campfire ($2.99) - Sleep Music ($2.99) - Night Sounds ($1.99) - StarSomnia Plus ($5.99) unlocks all of the above EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE NIGHT - Layer sounds in the Mixer and save your favorite mixes as presets - Start a sleep session with one tap - Set a wake time with an alarm - Optional sleep monitoring (off by default) estimates quiet versus restless periods using the microphone and motion sensor, and can wake you a little early inside a smart wake window - Sleep history to look back on your nights - Screen stays dim and awake during a session so your sounds keep playing - No ads YOUR PRIVACY Sleep monitoring is optional and turned off until you enable it. Audio and sensor data are processed on your device only; raw audio and raw sensor data are never recorded or transmitted, and only a simple local summary is kept. FAIR PRICING All purchases are one-time. There is no subscription. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. An optional Tip Jar lets you support the developer. StarSomnia is made by Starneel Productions LLC, a small independent studio. Questions or ideas? Contact us from the app's Settings page.

Screenshots

AI Remote:TV Remote Controller4 screens
StarSomnia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarSomnia at none against AI Remote:TV Remote Controller's shown. AI Remote:TV Remote Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. AI Remote:TV Remote Controller sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and StarSomnia sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Remote:TV Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, StarSomnia every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AI Remote:TV Remote Controller versus StarSomnia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Remote:TV Remote ControllerStarSomnia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLockApps Inc.Keith Hird

Bugs and requests

AI Remote:TV Remote Controller

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add a way to cancel subscription easily
  • Provide instructions on how to use the app

StarSomnia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

AI Remote:TV Remote Controller

Subscriptions7
  • Your Phone == Your Remote7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Upgrade to VIP7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Your Phone == New AI Remote7 Days trial$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Upgrade to VIP$12.991 Month
  • Unlock Your Phone = AI Remote$19.991 Year
  • Upgrade to VIP$29.991 Year
  • Upgrade to VIP$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to VIP2 variants$29.99
6 purchases

StarSomnia

One-time6
  • Night Sounds Pack$1.99
  • Support Starneel$1.99
  • Sleep Music Pack$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Ocean Sound Pack$2.99
  • Campfire Sound Pack$2.99
  • StarSomnia Plus$5.99

Questions

Is AI Remote:TV Remote Controller free?
AI Remote:TV Remote Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarSomnia free?
StarSomnia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AI Remote:TV Remote Controller or StarSomnia have ads?
AI Remote:TV Remote Controller shows ads; StarSomnia does not.
Which is updated more often, AI Remote:TV Remote Controller or StarSomnia?
AI Remote:TV Remote Controller ships an update every 9 days, and StarSomnia every 2 months. Most recently, AI Remote:TV Remote Controller was updated on October 30, 2026 and StarSomnia on October 29, 2026.

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