# TV Remote Control vs Remote for Hisense TV Control

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote Control at free with in-app purchases against Remote for Hisense TV Control's subscription. TV Remote Control also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 340). Remote for Hisense TV Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 and Remote for Hisense TV Control sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote Control against 4.5 for Remote for Hisense TV Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 4.9K ratings behind it against 340, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of TV Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 8% of Remote for Hisense TV Control's.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote for Hisense TV Control weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Remote for Hisense TV Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-flicky/id6503682820/reviews)** | [4.5 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-hisense-tv-control/id6748690016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 340 |
| Positive reviews | **15.7% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 312 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Boom Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743737517) | [Valentyn Hrynchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827011670) |

## 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


### Remote for Hisense TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-hisense-tv-control/id6748690016)

Control your Hisense smart TV from your iPhone. This app provides full remote functionality, including power, volume, channel control, and a touchpad. It automatically detects your TV's smart system and offers easy setup.

**Highlights:** Full remote functionality, Automatic smart system detection, Touchpad navigation, Add multiple TVs, Quick setup, Search and app launching

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hisense Remote – TV Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Hisense Remote – TV Control | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Hisense Remote – TV Control | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Hisense Remote – TV Control | $14.99 | per year |
| Hisense Remote – TV Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Hisense Remote – TV Control | $19.99 | per year |
| Hisense Remote – TV Control | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Remote for Hisense TV Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Remote for Hisense TV Control?

TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Remote for Hisense TV Control averages 4.5 from 340 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control or Remote for Hisense TV Control have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control nor Remote for Hisense TV Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Remote for Hisense TV Control?

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote for Hisense TV Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote for Hisense TV Control on October 30, 2026.

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