Comparison

TV Remote vs Xumo 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 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
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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

Xumo Remote

Control your compatible Xumo TV using your smartphone. Manage power, volume, playback, and navigation. Search for content, access settings, and personalize your viewing experience with dedicated controls.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Playback controls
  • Navigation pad
  • Number pad
  • Keyboard for search
  • Quick Access menu
Features
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Note: This app works with Xumo Stream Box and select Xumo TVs. Some Xumo TVs use the Xumo TV app for remote control from a mobile device. To learn which app your Xumo TV is compatible with, visit support.xumo.com/hc/en-us/articles/22609794389012-Control-your-TV-with-the-Xumo-TV-app. Download the Xumo TV app here: apps.apple.com/us/app/xumo-tv/id1575377158. Meet the app that makes it even easier to control your Xumo TV and Xumo Stream Box — by letting you use your phone as your remote. No need to tear your house apart searching for lost remotes, run around looking for batteries or even put down your phone. Control your Xumo devices with the Xumo Remote app. There’s so much you can do with the Xumo Remote app. Access all your essential controls for streaming: Power your Xumo device on and off. Play or pause whatever you’re watching. Explore your Xumo device with the navigation pad. Select items with the OK button. Return to the previous screen with the Back button. Return to the home screen anytime with the Home button. Jump to specific channels or type in PINs with the number pad. Control the volume level (for Xumo TVs only). Find, categorize and personalize content faster with dedicated controls: Open a keyboard on your Xumo device to search for your next watch. Open the Quick Access menu to access quick settings and search. Open the Settings menu. Add content to My List with the Add button. The Xumo Remote app is made accessible, with you in mind: Screen reader supported Bold text High contrast Dynamic text sizing Light and dark mode responsive How to set up the Xumo Remote app: Download and open the app. Make sure your phone or tablet is connected to the same WiFi network as your Xumo device. Select your Xumo device from the list of available devices. The app will connect automatically. Start exploring with your Xumo Remote app.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Xumo Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xumo Remote at 100% against TV Remote's 42%. Xumo Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (629 vs 16) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. Xumo Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xumo Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 629 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Xumo Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, Xumo Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus Xumo Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteXumo Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (629 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings629 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmart LLCXUMO Services LLC

Customer experience

TV Remote

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

Xumo Remote

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • Pro Remote · Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime2 variants$79.99
None

Xumo Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Xumo Remote free?
Xumo Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Xumo Remote?
Xumo Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 629 ratings, while Xumo Remote averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Xumo Remote have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Xumo Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Xumo Remote?
TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and Xumo Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Xumo Remote on October 6, 2026.

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