Comparison

TV Remote Control vs DIY Maintenance

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control

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
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Tired of losing your TV remote? Frustrated with dead batteries? Or maybe you’re juggling different remotes for different TVs? We get it – it’s inconvenient. But your phone is always within reach. That’s where our TV Remote App comes in, making your TV time easier and more enjoyable. Features You’ll Love: – Works with 100+ TV Brands: One app for all your TVs – no need to guess if it’s compatible. – Quick and Easy Setup: Connect in seconds and get back to watching. – Instant Access to Your Favorite Apps: Launch Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and more with a single tap. – Smooth Touchpad Navigation: Control your TV effortlessly – no clunky buttons. – Built-in Keyboard: Search and type with ease, right from your phone. Say goodbye to lost remotes and low batteries. With our TV Remote App, smarter control is always in your pocket—just download, connect, and enjoy. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Subscribe for unlimited access to certain app features. - Subscription options: Yearly or Weekly. - Payment is charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase. - Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the subscription period ends at the same price as your original package. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your iTunes Account Settings. - You cannot cancel the current subscription during its active period. - Free trial cancellations must be made 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid charges. - Unused portions of a free trial are forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Have any questions, suggestions, complaints? Please drop us a line at support@tinyboom.com. Privacy Policy: https://tinyboom.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Services: https://tinyboom.com/terms-of-service/

About

DIY Maintenance

Features
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DIY Maintenance is the easiest way to track, organize, and stay on top of maintenance for all your vehicles — cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, or anything with wheels. Whether you’re a professional mechanic or a weekend DIYer, DIY Maintenance keeps everything in one clean, simple place. Track Every Service Log oil changes, brakes, tires, fluids, inspections, and custom service entries. Each log stores mileage, date, notes, receipts, and parts used — all searchable and viewable anytime. Smart Maintenance Reminders Never forget a service again. • Automatic next-due calculations • Mileage-based reminders • Time-based reminders • Weekly mileage check notifications (optional per-vehicle) Tap a reminder notification and the app jumps directly to that vehicle’s maintenance schedule. Store All Your Receipts Attach photos or PDF receipts, and view them right inside your service history. Export service records with included receipts for resale, tax records, or shop visits. Organized Garage Add unlimited vehicles — each with photos, VIN, engine details, fuel type, and more. (Works with SXS's too!) Keep everything separated but instantly accessible. Clean, Fast, and Offline-Ready DIY Maintenance is built for speed. Your data syncs across all your devices with iCloud, but everything also works offline. Perfect for: • DIY car owners • Small fleet managers • Professional detailers or mechanics • Anyone who hates forgetting oil changes Take control of your maintenance, extend the life of your vehicles, and stay organized — effortlessly. DIY Maintenance. Simple. Powerful. Yours.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
DIY Maintenance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote Control at Free against DIY Maintenance's $8.99. TV Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). DIY Maintenance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On update cadence, ads 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

TV Remote Control is free to download; DIY Maintenance costs $8.99 up front. TV Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DIY Maintenance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, DIY Maintenance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Control versus DIY Maintenance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlDIY Maintenance
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size312 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiny Boom Ltd.Kenneth Riendeau

Bugs and requests

TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version with ads
  • Ability to cancel subscription

DIY Maintenance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions13
  • Universal TV Remote Pro3 Days trial2 variants$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 variants$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • TV Remote Pro$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro2 variants$10.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$17.491 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro2 variants$29.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$34.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro$39.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

DIY Maintenance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY Maintenance free?
DIY Maintenance costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote Control or DIY Maintenance have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor DIY Maintenance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or DIY Maintenance?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and DIY Maintenance fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 22, 2026 and DIY Maintenance on October 16, 2026.

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