# TV Remote Control Plus vs Magic Remote for TV

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Remote for TV at 5.0 against TV Remote Control Plus's 4.3. Magic Remote for TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Magic Remote for TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Remote for TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control Plus has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Magic Remote for TV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Magic Remote for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-remote-for-tv/id6762176633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Virani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655732070) |

## 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 |


### Magic Remote for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-remote-for-tv/id6762176633)

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for LG WebOS TVs. Enjoy seamless Wi-Fi connectivity for touchpad navigation, keyboard input, and quick app launching. Control volume, channels, and playback effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad navigation, Full keyboard input, Quick app launch, Volume and channel control, Media playback controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Is Magic Remote for TV free?

Magic Remote for TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Magic Remote for TV is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Magic Remote for TV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control Plus or Magic Remote for TV have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Magic Remote for TV shows ads.

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

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Magic Remote for TV every 5 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Remote for TV on October 31, 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.*