Remotely Controller vs Unimote
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
Unimote
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote for your Smart TV — fast, private, and completely free. Unimote connects to your TV over your local Wi-Fi network, so every button responds instantly. No account, no ads, no tracking, and no data ever leaves your device. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming boxes on your Wi-Fi • Simple first-time pairing — just confirm on the TV • Reconnects to your saved TVs the moment you open the app EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Big, thumb-friendly D-pad with a bright OK button • Volume and channel rockers with long-press repeat • Touchpad mode for smooth cursor control • Type with your keyboard — send text straight to the TV • Number pad, media keys, colour keys, and shortcuts • One-tap shortcuts to your favourite streaming apps BUILT FOR SPEED • Instant haptic + visual feedback on every press • Optimistic controls hide network delay — never feels laggy • Designed one-handed, with the important buttons in reach RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE • Home Screen widget for volume, mute, and power • Control Center & Lock Screen controls (no need to open the app) • Siri & Shortcuts support PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No accounts, no ads, no analytics, no tracking • Everything stays on your local network • Pairing keys are stored securely on your device only FREE, FOREVER • Every feature is free. No paywalls, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. Available in 20 languages. Made by Protean Studios. Privacy Policy: https://proteanstudios.com/unimote/privacy-policy Support: contact@proteanstudios.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Remotely Controller at 4 against Unimote's 2. Remotely Controller also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remotely Controller | Unimote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandria Redmon | PROTEAN STUDIOS COMPANY LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Remotely Controller
No in-app purchases
Unimote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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