UXview vs CtrlTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UXview
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Connecting with a more secured world is our mission and you can get it here, the free video app that allows you to be available anywhere, which supports the full line of UXtech products that support standard H.264 video codec. The key features of the UXview Application include: *Decoding support H264 & H265 *Live video preview of 16 channels at least. *Playback video preview of 4 channels. *Management of the sets of devices info. *Management of the sets of record videos and snapshot images. *Management of the device alarm Infos. *Support for 19 languages if you want to switch. *More and more functions you can find when in use.
CtrlTV
Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone without any setup. This app connects to your TV over Wi-Fi, offering full remote functionality, a built-in keyboard for easy typing, and quick access to apps. It's designed to replace lost or broken remotes with a seamless user experience.
- Instant Wi-Fi connection
- Full remote control
- Built-in keyboard
- Touchpad and keypad modes
- Playback control
- Quick app launches
- Home Screen widgets
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Lost your TV remote? Control your smart TV from your iPhone fast, free, no setup. CtrlTV finds your TV on your Wi-Fi network and gives you full control right from your phone. No extra hardware. No batteries to replace. No more searching the couch. KEY FEATURES • Instant Wi-Fi connection no setup, no pairing dance • Full remote control: power, volume, channels, navigation • Built-in keyboard type passwords and searches in seconds • Touchpad and keypad control modes • Smooth playback control play, pause, skip • Auto-reconnect to your TV • Home Screen widgets in four themes • Quick app launches directly on your TV • Clean, modern, native iPhone design WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Replace your lost or broken remote in seconds • Type 10× faster than tapping arrow keys on your TV remote • Open your streaming apps on the TV straight from your phone • No ads. No clutter. No nonsense. COMPATIBILITY • Works with most Wi-Fi smart TVs from 2016 onward that support network remote control • Open CtrlTV on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV it lists every set it can reach • Not finding your TV? Contact support and we'll help REQUIREMENTS • iPhone and smart TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network • App launching is a one-time in-app purchase Download CtrlTV and turn your iPhone into the only remote you'll ever need. CtrlTV is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UXview at none against CtrlTV's 1. UXview also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). CtrlTV's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. CtrlTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UXview asks for nothing beyond the download.
UXview ships an update every 6 weeks, CtrlTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UXview | CtrlTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ByG Company Spa | Anatoli Petrosyants |
In-app purchases
UXview
No in-app purchases
CtrlTV
- Launch Apps on TV$1.99
