# AI Remote：TV Remote Controller vs StarSomnia

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Remote：TV Remote Controller | StarSomnia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-remotetv-remote-controller/id6475768158/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LockApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725110767) | [Keith Hird](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799113455) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### StarSomnia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsomnia/id6799116999)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Sounds Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Starneel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sleep Music Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Sound Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Campfire Sound Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| StarSomnia Plus | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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