Comparison

TV Remote vs Aimio

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

Aimio

Features
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Point your phone at the screen — Aimio already found your TV. No account, no setup wizard, no waiting. EVERY BUTTON UNLOCKED. NO ADS, EVER. Other remote apps paywall the basics — you can't even turn the volume down without hitting a subscription screen, and ads interrupt every few taps. Aimio never shows an ad. $3.99/month, $19.99/year with a real free trial, or pay $39.99 once and own Aimio Pro forever. Three honest options. Nothing hidden. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. BUILT FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD Large, high-contrast buttons. Full VoiceOver labels. Switch Control and Voice Control support. Dynamic Type that actually scales. If a standard remote's tiny buttons are hard to see or press, Aimio was designed for you first — not as an afterthought. WORKS THE WAY YOUR TV ALREADY DOES Aimio talks directly to your TV over your own Wi-Fi, using each brand's own control protocol — Roku's official remote API, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Vizio SmartCast, and the Google TV remote protocol. Nothing routes through a server. Nothing leaves your network. Sony sets use IRCC-IP; VIDAA (Hisense, Toshiba) sets use MQTT. Supports Roku, Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony, Google TV, and VIDAA (Hisense, Toshiba) models. (Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV are not supported — we'd rather tell you now than after you've paid.) EVERYWHERE YOU NEED IT Once your TV is paired, you don't even need to open the app. • Home Screen widget — 100% control right from your Home Screen: full D-pad, playback, and volume, every key unlocked • Apple Watch — instant D-pad, OK, and volume from your wrist • Lock Screen and Control Center — one-tap power, mute, and volume • Siri Shortcuts and App Shortcuts for hands-free control Lost the physical remote again? Open Aimio. Restore Purchases is always available if you reinstall or switch devices. Terms of Use: https://lufaur.github.io/aimioapp/terms.html · Privacy Policy: https://lufaur.github.io/aimioapp/privacy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Aimio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 4 days against Aimio's every 2 weeks. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#128 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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 Aimio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Aimio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote versus Aimio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteAimio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (989 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings989 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechSmart LLCLuai Faur

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
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  • Pro Remote · Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime2 variants$79.99
2 purchases

Aimio

Subscriptions1
  • Aimio Pro (annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Aimio Pro$39.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aimio free?
Aimio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or Aimio have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Aimio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Aimio?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Aimio every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aimio on October 31, 2026.

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