Remotely Controller vs Luma Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Luma Remote
Control your television with a clean and responsive interface. Navigate using a D-pad or trackpad, launch apps, manage media playback, and adjust volume. Connect to nearby compatible devices for a seamless smart TV experience.
- D-pad remote control
- Trackpad touch surface
- Media controls
- Keyboard input
- Volume controls
- App launcher
- Nearby device scanning
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Luma Remote provides a clean, simple, and responsive TV remote experience. Navigate using a familiar D-pad or smooth trackpad, launch apps, manage playback, enter text, adjust volume, and connect to nearby compatible devices. Key features: D-pad remote control Trackpad touch surface Media controls Keyboard input Volume controls App launcher Nearby device scanning Fast connection and disconnection Comfortable dark interface Luma Remote keeps your TV controls close and easy to use. Terms of Use: https://nhantran2112.github.io/luma-remote/terms-of-use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remotely Controller at 5.0 against Luma Remote's 1.0. Remotely Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Luma Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Remotely Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Remotely Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Remotely Controller ships an update weekly, Luma Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remotely Controller | Luma Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandria Redmon | Nhan Tran |
Customer experience
Remotely Controller
Luma Remote
In-app purchases
Remotely Controller
No in-app purchases
Luma Remote
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Onetime$9.99
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