# TDC Mate vs Remote Papi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Papi at 100% against TDC Mate's 33%. Remote Papi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). TDC Mate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Papi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TDC Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Papi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of TDC Mate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Papi's.

TDC Mate ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Papi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TDC Mate | Remote Papi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdc-mate/id6479186337/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-papi-tv-remote/id6817022646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hui zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735112427) | [Arturo Pineda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6817022648) |

## What reviewers say

### TDC Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdc-mate/id6479186337)

Connect your pro taiko drum controller to gaming consoles via Bluetooth. Customize sensitivity, send commands, and enable dual-player mode for PC games. Stay updated with firmware support for an optimized gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity for pro taiko drum controllers, Automatic console control interface adjustment, Intuitive command sending buttons, Customizable drum controller sensitivity, Dual-player mode setup for PC games, Firmware update support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Papi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-papi-tv-remote/id6817022646)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal TV remote. Control smart TVs from major brands, access apps, and use your phone's keyboard for typing. Offers advanced features like custom scenes and a simplified mode for easy use.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, App launching and keyboard input, Customizable scenes for multi-step actions, Simplified mode for easy operation, Lock Screen and Dynamic Island controls, Volume button integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Autumn Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro New Year Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Halloween Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Xmas Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sports Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remote Papi Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Style Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Skins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TDC Mate free?

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

### Is Remote Papi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TDC Mate or Remote Papi?

Remote Papi is rated higher. TDC Mate averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Remote Papi averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TDC Mate or Remote Papi have ads?

Neither TDC Mate nor Remote Papi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TDC Mate or Remote Papi?

TDC Mate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Papi every 2 days. Most recently, TDC Mate was updated on November 4, 2026 and Remote Papi on November 6, 2026.

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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.*
