Comparison

TV Remote vs Remote Control for Q

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote and screen mirroring device. Control your TV with a trackpad and keyboard, and cast your phone's screen to the big display wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Intuitive trackpad navigation
  • Smart keyboard for easy typing
  • Auto-connect to Smart TVs
  • Real-time screen mirroring
  • Lag-free wireless display
Features
Currently charting
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TV Remote transforms your smartphone into a powerful Universal TV Remote Control, completely eliminating the need for physical remotes. Whether you have lost your remote, have a classic model, or the latest Smart TV with advanced hardware, TV Remote ensures seamless connectivity and full control. KEY FEATURES: Universal TV Remote Control: Intuitive Trackpad: Navigate menus and apps smoothly with a responsive, mouse-like touchpad. Perfect for browsing Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime. Smart Keyboard: Type passwords and search terms quickly on your phone—no more struggling with clumsy plastic remotes. Auto-Connect: Automatically detects Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network for instant setup. The ultimate replacement remote for your home. HOW TO USE: Step 1: Ensure your phone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Step 2: Open TV Remote and tap the "Tap to Connect TV" icon to scan for devices. Step 3: Select your TV brand from the list. Step 4: You are all set! Enjoy full TV control immediately. COMPATIBILITY: TV Remote is a universal remote control app designed to work with a wide range of major TV brands and operating systems, such as Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sony, Roku, TCL, Hisense, FireTV, Insignia, Onn, GoogleTV, Xumo, Vidaa, Toshiba, AppleTV, Sharp, Philips, Panasonic, Westinghouse, Element, Pioneer Simply connect devices to the same Wi-Fi network to begin using your phone as a remote. Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/remotetv/remote-tv-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/remotetv/remote-tv-privacy-policy.html

About

Remote Control for Q

Control your Q devices directly from your smartphone. This app offers a fully functional remote interface with all the keys found on a physical remote. Enjoy seamless device management from your phone.

Highlights
  • Full functional remote controller
  • All keys from real remote
  • Control from smartphone
  • Device management
Features
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Enjoy the ease of controlling your box from the comfort of your phone. fully functional remote controller with all keys from your real remote. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://drkegel.co.uk/Terms.html

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Remote Control for Q3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 42% against Remote Control for Q's 0%. TV Remote also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for Q sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, Remote Control for Q every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote versus Remote Control for Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRemote Control for Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (699 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings699 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmart LLCSalma HBIBI OUALI

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings629 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.7%

Remote Control for Q

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Remote · Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Remote · Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Pro Remote · Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime2 variants$79.99
4 purchases

Remote Control for Q

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock all features$7.99
  • Unlock all features$14.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Q free?
Remote Control for Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or Remote Control for Q have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Remote Control for Q shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote Control for Q?
TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and Remote Control for Q every 6 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and Remote Control for Q on October 8, 2026.

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