# TV Remote Control vs Hathorn Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 4.6 against Hathorn Viewer's 3.0. TV Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 1). Hathorn Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Hathorn Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Hathorn Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hathorn-viewer/id6744975625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 312 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Boom Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743737517) | [M.I.S. Electronics Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608216020) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control over 100 brands, navigate with a touchpad, and launch streaming apps instantly. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for 100+ TV brands, Quick and easy setup, One-tap app launching, Smooth touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for searching

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $17.49 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent performance
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Great overall experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🤯 Frustrating lack of cancellation option

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with certain TV models
- Crashes and freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Free version with ads
- Ability to cancel subscription


### Hathorn Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hathorn-viewer/id6744975625)

Connect to Wi-Fi enabled cameras and stream live video directly to your mobile device. Record footage and optionally capture audio for comprehensive documentation. This official application provides remote viewing capabilities for owners of compatible hardware.

**Highlights:** Connect Wi-Fi enabled cameras, Stream live video, Record video footage, Optional audio recording, Mobile device streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Hathorn Viewer free?

Hathorn Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Hathorn Viewer?

TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Hathorn Viewer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control or Hathorn Viewer have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control nor Hathorn Viewer shows ads.

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