# TV Remote vs TV Remote

TV Remote and TV Remote both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 20% of TV Remote's. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#105 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 182). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 TV Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 20% of TV Remote's.

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-remote-control/id6502294224/reviews)** | [4.3 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-tv-control/id6788644725/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 182 |
| Positive reviews | **38.7% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TechSmart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491585631) | [Aurelis Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821243565) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

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

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Utilities, #166 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Remote · Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly | $11.99 | 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 |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-tv-control/id6788644725)

Transform your iPhone into a versatile remote control for your smart TV. Easily manage volume, channels, playback, and access apps directly from your phone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control of popular TV brands.

**Highlights:** Smart TV detection, Universal remote control, Volume and channel control, Playback and navigation, Quick app access, Compatible with popular brands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Family | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.3 from 182 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or TV Remote have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor TV Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TV Remote?

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and TV Remote on November 10, 2026.

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