Comparison

Remotely Controller vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Remotely Controller

Control your television(s) directly from your Apple devices. Features include efficient device caching, the ability to re-scan your network for devices, and macro recording for custom commands.

Highlights
  • Device caching
  • Re-scan network
  • Macro recording
  • Control multiple TVs
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Remotely control the television(s) on your network! Features include: - Device caching - Re-scan - Macro recording

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control power, volume, navigation, and media playback on compatible smart TVs. Features automatic device detection and keyboard input for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Navigation pad
  • Media controls
  • Keyboard input
  • Control multiple TVs
  • Automatic device detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, powerful TV remote Control your TV directly from your phone — no physical remote needed. Everything you need to control your TV Designed to be easy for everyone in the family, this app lets you control your TV comfortably from your iPhone. Features: Power on/off Volume control Navigation pad (D-pad) Media controls (play, pause, seek) Keyboard input for easy typing Control multiple TVs Automatic device detection Simple to use Open the app, choose your TV, and start controlling it from your phone. No complicated steps — just a clean and easy remote experience. Device compatibility This app works with supported smart TV and streaming devices. Samsung and Apple TV are not supported. Subscription information The app offers a subscription to unlock full access to all remote control features. Subscription options include weekly and yearly plans and will be charged to your Apple ID account. • Payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Renewal will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.twoscripts.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.twoscripts.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Remotely Controller3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remotely Controller at none against TV Remote's 4. Remotely Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Remotely Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remotely Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Remotely Controller versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotely ControllerTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.7
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandria RedmonTWOSCRIPTS LABS INC.

Customer experience

Remotely Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Remotely Controller

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Susbcription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Susbcription$4.997 Days
  • Pro - Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Remotely Controller free?
Remotely Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remotely Controller or TV Remote?
Remotely Controller is rated higher. Remotely Controller averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Remotely Controller or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Remotely Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, Remotely Controller or TV Remote?
Remotely Controller ships an update weekly, and TV Remote weekly. Most recently, Remotely Controller was updated on October 5, 2026 and TV Remote on October 12, 2026.

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