Comparison

TV Remote vs Any TV Remote

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. Easily navigate menus with a trackpad, type quickly with a smart keyboard, and auto-connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi. Works with a wide range of major TV brands.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Intuitive trackpad navigation
  • Smart keyboard for typing
  • Auto-connect to Smart TVs
  • Wide brand compatibility
  • Wi-Fi network connection
Features
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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

Any TV Remote

Features
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Any Remote is a smart TV remote control app for iPhone. Connect your iPhone and television to the same Wi‑Fi network to control volume, change channels, navigate menus, and manage playback. The app finds available televisions on your network and guides you through pairing. Use the D-pad, touchpad, and number pad for navigation. Enter movie, show, and video titles with the iPhone keyboard instead of selecting letters on the television screen. You can also cast photos and videos to the big screen. Key features: • volume, mute, and channel controls • playback and menu navigation • D-pad, touchpad, and number pad • text entry with the iPhone keyboard • automatic discovery on the local network • photo and video casting • voice commands and network wake on supported models To connect: 1. Put your iPhone and television on the same Wi‑Fi network. 2. Select the television found by the app. 3. Confirm pairing on the television screen. Feature availability depends on the television and network configuration. Any Remote is free to download. Full remote access and premium features require an auto-renewable Premium subscription. The available plan and current price are shown in the App Store before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple ID subscription settings. Any Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Support: https://adverta.tilda.ws/support-anyremote Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://adverta.tilda.ws/policy-any-remote#!/tab/1541458161-3

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Any TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 4 days against Any TV Remote's every 2 months. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#105 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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 Any TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Any TV Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
TV Remote versus Any TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteAny TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#105 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmart LLCAbylay Khakimzhanov

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions5
  • Pro Remote · Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$11.997 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
3 purchases

Any TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • 7-Day Premium Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1-Month Premium Access$7.991 Month
  • 12-Month Premium Access$34.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Any TV Remote free?
Any TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or Any TV Remote have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Any TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Any TV Remote?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Any TV Remote every 2 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and Any TV Remote on October 31, 2026.

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