Comparison

TV Remote vs Any TV Remote Control

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 Control

Transform your phone or smartwatch into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation, voice search, and app launching. Stream photos and videos directly to your TV with this easy-to-use utility.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control over Wi-Fi
  • Touchpad and mouse navigation
  • Keyboard for fast typing
  • Voice search for Android TV/Google TV
  • Volume and media controls
  • App launching and input switching
  • Cast photos and videos to TV
Features
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TV Remote Control for Smart TVs Turn your phone into a TV remote control for Smart TVs and TV boxes. Any TV Remote Control works with popular brands like Samsung, LG, Sony BRAVIA, TCL, Whale, Hisense, Vizio, Panasonic, Sharp, Vestel and supports Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, Fire Stick, Roku, and VIDAA TV. Control your TV directly from your phone — or even from your Apple Watch. Key Features • Remote control for Smart TVs over Wi-Fi • Touchpad and mouse navigation • Keyboard for fast typing • Voice search on Android TV and Google TV • Volume and media controls • Launch apps and switch inputs • Power control (on supported models) • Optional Pro upgrade for advanced features Apple Watch Support Control your TV directly from your Apple Watch. Quick access to essential controls from your wrist. Cast Photos & Videos Stream photos and videos from your phone to your TV (supported models). Simple Setup Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi Select your device Start controlling instantly Why Use It • No ads • Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, and more • Faster typing and navigation • Clean and easy-to-use interface Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Any TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Any TV Remote Control at 96% against TV Remote's 40%. Any TV Remote Control also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and device support (4 vs 2). TV Remote's advantage is chart position (#131 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Any TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 989 and 729 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 96% of Any TV Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus Any TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteAny TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (989 ratings)4.9 (729 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews96.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings989 — better729
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#131 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmart LLCKlebo Ltd

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings989 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Any TV Remote Control

All ratings729 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews257 reviews
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%

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
5 purchases

Any TV Remote Control

Subscriptions4
  • Any TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Any TV Remote Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Any TV Remote Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Any TV Remote Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Any TV Remote Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Any TV Remote Control free?
Any TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Any TV Remote Control?
Any TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 989 ratings, while Any TV Remote Control averages 4.9 from 729 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Any TV Remote Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Any TV Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Any TV Remote Control?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Any TV Remote Control every 4 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Any TV Remote Control on November 5, 2026.

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