# TV Remote Control Plus vs Telby

The clearest difference is rating: Telby at 5.0 against TV Remote Control Plus's 4.3. Telby also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Telby sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Telby holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Telby's.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Telby every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Telby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telby-tv-remote/id6761085288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Renaissance Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220536592) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Telby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telby-tv-remote/id6761085288)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and intuitive remote for your Roku devices. Effortlessly discover and connect to your TV, navigate menus with a touchpad, and launch your favorite channels instantly. Enjoy seamless control without complex setup.

**Highlights:** Automatic Roku device discovery, Full remote control functions, Swipe touchpad navigation, Quick channel launch, Easy device switching

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteTV Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Roku Remote Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Rokuku Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| RemoteTV Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Is Telby free?

Telby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control Plus or Telby?

Telby is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Telby averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control Plus or Telby have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Telby shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Plus or Telby?

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Telby every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on November 4, 2026 and Telby on November 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*