# TV Remote vs WatchCTRL

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote at Free against WatchCTRL's $2.99. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). WatchCTRL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TV Remote is free to download; WatchCTRL costs $2.99 up front. TV Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. WatchCTRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | WatchCTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **483** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [Nondescript Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811785069) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $27.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### WatchCTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchctrl/id6759215100)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is WatchCTRL free?

WatchCTRL costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV Remote or WatchCTRL have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor WatchCTRL shows ads.

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