# TV Remote vs Remote Control for Q

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 (#156 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote Control for Q |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **699** | — |
| Positive reviews | **42.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [Salma HBIBI OUALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770521362) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Remote · Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Remote · Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Remote · Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Remote Control for Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-q/id6751584894)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all features | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*