Comparison

Click Cast vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Click Cast

Control compatible Sony, LG, and Samsung smart TVs from your iPhone. Manage power, volume, navigation, and launch apps. Cast photos and videos to your TV over DLNA.

Highlights
  • Discover compatible TVs
  • Full remote control functionality
  • App launching and text input
  • DLNA photo and video casting
  • Apple Watch remote support
  • Premium features available
Features
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Control compatible Sony BRAVIA, LG webOS, and Samsung Tizen TVs from your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network. Click Cast helps you discover, pair, and control supported TVs with a familiar remote experience. KEY FEATURES • Discover compatible Sony BRAVIA, LG webOS, and Samsung Tizen TVs on your local network • Control power, volume, navigation, menus, and number keys; available controls vary by TV • Launch apps, enter text, use the touchpad, and access inputs on supported TVs; availability varies by model and brand • Cast photos and videos to compatible TVs over DLNA — not screen mirroring • Use Apple Watch for basic remote controls while your iPhone remains nearby • Premium removes video ads and daily app-launch and casting limits REQUIREMENTS • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network • Local Network permission is required for device discovery and control • Photos permission is required only when selecting media to cast • Remote control supports compatible Sony BRAVIA, LG webOS, and Samsung Tizen TVs; feature availability varies by model and brand • Free use includes 3 successful app launches and 5 photo or video casts per local calendar day. Keyboard, touchpad, and core remote controls remain free where supported • Photo and video casting uses DLNA and requires a TV with media rendering. On Sony TVs, allow Click-Cast in the renderer access settings LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jinshuihupro.github.io/click-cast-privacy.html?lang=en Additional Terms: https://jinshuihupro.github.io/click-cast-terms.html?lang=en

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Keyboard and voice search
  • App launching
  • Touchpad for LG TVs
  • WiFi connectivity
  • No account required
Features
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Lost the remote? Take back control. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Change the volume, find your next show and get back to watching. YOUR COUCH. YOUR TV. YOUR RULES. Stop hunting between the cushions. TV Remote puts everyday controls, a keyboard and TV app shortcuts right in your hand. Connect over WiFi, pair your TV and make yourself comfortable. No extra hardware. No account to create. A UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Tap to navigate, adjust volume, change channels and control playback. • Press and hold volume or channel buttons to keep the action going. • Type searches with your iPhone keyboard on supported TVs. • Dictate into supported TV search fields instead of tapping letter by letter. • Swipe and point with the touchpad on compatible LG webOS TVs. • Browse and launch supported apps installed on your TV. • Find your TV over WiFi or add it by IP address, then reconnect for your next session. ONE TV. EVERYDAY CONTROLS. FREE. Use the in-app remote for one TV with advertising. Enjoy supported keyboard, voice input, app launching and LG touchpad features without a subscription. GO PRO ONCE. GET MORE FROM YOUR TV. One purchase unlocks TV Remote Pro: • Remove ads. • Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms. • Customize your TV app shortcut row. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for supported actions on a paired, saved TV. Buy once. No recurring subscription. MADE FOR POPULAR SMART TV PLATFORMS • Samsung TVs running Tizen • LG TVs running webOS • Roku TVs and streaming players • Google TV and Android TV models, including compatible Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices with ADB debugging enabled • Vizio SmartCast TVs Compatibility and available controls vary by TV platform, model and firmware. Keyboard, voice input, touchpad, app launching and power controls are available where supported. Streaming apps and their content or subscriptions are not included. GET READY IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Find your TV and approve any pairing request on its screen. 3. Open the remote and take control. Remote commands travel directly from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Optional diagnostic reports help us investigate connection problems and can be turned off in Settings. Download TV Remote and put your next movie night back in your hands. Support: https://tvremote.puresoftltd.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Click Cast4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Click Cast at 4 against TV Remote's 1. Click Cast also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Click Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Click Cast against 5.0 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Click Cast ships an update weekly, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Click Cast versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClick CastTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉婉 祝VietTS CO., LTD

Customer experience

Click Cast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Click Cast

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$0.297 Days
  • Monthly Premium$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Premium$1.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$1.99
1 purchases

TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Click Cast free?
Click Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Click Cast or TV Remote?
Click Cast and TV Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Click Cast or TV Remote have ads?
Both Click Cast and TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Click Cast or TV Remote?
Click Cast ships an update weekly, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Click Cast was updated on November 4, 2026 and TV Remote on October 31, 2026.

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