Comparison

Android TV Remote vs Remo

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

Head to head
About

Android TV Remote

Control Arçelik, Beko, and Grundig Android/Google TVs with this advanced remote app. Enjoy a modern interface, customizable shortcuts, and easy navigation for seamless TV management.

Highlights
  • Modern dark/light theme options
  • Customizable shortcuts
  • Intuitive navigation
  • Quick access to apps and sources
  • Gesture controls for volume and channels
Features
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RemotEasy – The Ultimate Smart Remote for All Android-Based TVs Transform your smartphone into a fast, modern, and intuitive Wi-Fi remote control! RemotEasy is designed to give you effortless control over all Android-based Smart TVs and streaming boxes, including Arçelik, Beko, and Grundig. Say goodbye to lost physical remotes, dead batteries, and clunky button layouts. With its sleek interface, customizable shortcuts, and smooth swipe gestures, RemotEasy makes navigating your television easier than ever. Key Features: • Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all Android-based TVs, sticks, and media boxes over Wi-Fi. • Smooth Swipe & Touch Navigation: Adjust volume, change channels, and navigate menus effortlessly with intuitive swipe gestures. • Customizable Shortcuts: Personalize in-app shortcuts for one-tap access to your favorite features and controls. • Quick Access Hub: Instantly launch installed TV apps, switch inputs/sources, and open system tools from a single well-structured screen. • Modern Dark & Light Themes: Enjoy an eye-friendly, distraction-free design that adapts to your style day or night. • Auto Discovery & Manual IP: Automatically detects TVs on your local network, with manual IP connection support for advanced setups. How Does It Work? 1. Connect to Wi-Fi: Make sure your iPhone and your TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Automatic Detection: Open RemotEasy—the app will automatically scan and find your TV in seconds. 3. Quick Pairing: Select your TV from the list and enter the PIN code shown on your TV screen. (If your network blocks auto-discovery, you can easily connect by entering your TV's IP address manually). 4. Start Controlling: Enjoy seamless, lag-free control right from your iPhone!

About

Remo

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for Samsung Tizen and Hisense VIDAA TVs. Control your TV with a D-pad, touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher, all over your home Wi-Fi. Wake your TV remotely and manage multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Touchpad and keyboard input
  • App launcher for smart TVs
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Control multiple TVs
  • No account required
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for Samsung, LG, Hisense and Android TV. Connect over Wi-Fi and control your TV with a full remote, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher — no account or cloud required. CONNECT IN SECONDS Open Remo, tap Scan, and your TV appears automatically. Tap to connect and start controlling — everything happens directly over your local Wi-Fi network. FULL REMOTE CONTROL Use a responsive D-pad with volume, channel, source, playback and navigation controls. Everything you need, without the clutter of a physical remote. TOUCHPAD MODE Swipe anywhere on your iPhone to navigate your TV like a laptop trackpad. Tap to click. On supported Samsung TVs, Remo can control the on-screen pointer for fast navigation through the browser and Smart Hub. KEYBOARD Search and type directly from your iPhone keyboard. Enter searches, URLs, passwords and other text without navigating an on-screen keyboard one letter at a time. APP LAUNCHER Open supported apps installed on your TV directly from Remo. Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ and more without scrolling through your TV menu. WAKE ON LAN Turn supported TVs on remotely when Wake-on-LAN is available. No need to get up and find the physical remote. MULTIPLE TVs Control every supported TV in your home from one app. Give each TV a name and emoji so you always know which room you're controlling. SUPPORTED BRANDS Remo works with Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Hisense VIDAA, and Android TV / Google TV devices. Available features may vary by model. COMPATIBILITY Samsung Tizen and LG webOS are fully supported. Hisense VIDAA works on models up to roughly 2024 — Hisense tightened local control in 2025 firmware, and newer sets may not respond. Please confirm your TV works during the free trial before you subscribe. PRIVACY FIRST No account. No sign-up. Remote-control traffic stays on your local network between your iPhone and TV. We collect only anonymous usage statistics to improve the app — no personal data, no identifiers, and nothing is sold. PREMIUM All advanced features are included in a 3-day free trial. After the trial, choose a Monthly plan or unlock everything forever with a one-time purchase. No login. No ads. No personal data. Just control. Having trouble connecting? Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. On Samsung TVs, tap "Allow" in the dialog that appears on the TV screen the first time you connect. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Android TV Remote4 screens
Remo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Android TV Remote at none against Remo's 2. Remo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Remo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Android TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Android TV Remote against 5.0 for Remo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Android TV Remote ships an update every 5 months, Remo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Android TV Remote versus Remo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAndroid TV RemoteRemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcelik A.S.Mihail Prisacaru

Customer experience

Android TV Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Remo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Android TV Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remo

Subscriptions1
  • Remo monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$14.99

Questions

Is Android TV Remote free?
Android TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remo free?
Remo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Android TV Remote or Remo?
Android TV Remote and Remo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Android TV Remote or Remo have ads?
Neither Android TV Remote nor Remo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Android TV Remote or Remo?
Android TV Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Remo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Android TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remo on October 23, 2026.

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