# TV Remote vs Focus Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Focus Timer at 100% against TV Remote's 0%. Focus Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Focus Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-s/id6502868951/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-focus-owl/id6766637781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3X VPN Super](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566887721) | [MERT CATIROGLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876954044) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control-s/id6502868951)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Easily control volume, browse content, and launch apps on most popular TV brands over WiFi. Offers voice search for hands-free operation and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, WiFi connectivity, Volume control, Content browsing and streaming, Channel and app launching, Voice search functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| month | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-timer-focus-owl/id6766637781)

This app uses gamification to help users overcome procrastination and screen time addiction. It features a virtual guardian that grows with completed focus sessions and a commitment contract system to ensure accountability during work or study periods.

**Highlights:** Gamified virtual guardian that levels up, Focus contract system for accountability, Track session history and habits, Share progress with Guardian Cards, Unlock new companions and skins, Customizable notification intensity

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Owl Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Focus Owl Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Focus Owl Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Focus Timer free?

Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Focus Timer is rated higher. TV Remote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Focus Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

TV Remote shows ads; Focus Timer does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*