Comparison

TV Remote Control Plus vs TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote Control Plus

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
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Transform Your Smartphone into a Universal TV Remote with Wi-Fi Control and Advanced Features! Streamline your TV experience with the TV Remote Control app! Control a wide range of TV brands including Roku, Hisense, Vizio, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, LG, Samsung, TCL, and more. Our app also includes convenient one-touch access to popular apps and the TV’s web browser, all through Wi-Fi. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Seamlessly control Roku, Hisense, Vizio, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, LG, Samsung, TCL, and other major TV brands. Wi-Fi Connectivity: Ensure both your TV and device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network for smooth operation. Touchpad/Air Mouse Feature: Navigate your TV with precision using our built-in touchpad or air mouse functionality. One-Touch Access: Instantly open Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, YouTube, Hulu, Spotify, and other popular apps, as well as the TV’s web browser. Effortless Setup: Connect to your TV quickly with straightforward and user-friendly setup instructions. Full Control: Adjust volume, change channels, switch inputs, and access settings directly from your smartphone or tablet. Ad-Free Premium Mode: Upgrade to premium for an ad-free experience and full functionality. Why Choose TV Remote Control? One App for All Your TVs: Manage Roku, Hisense, Vizio, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, LG, Samsung, TCL, and more from a single app. Intuitive Design: Enjoy a user-friendly interface designed for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Regular Updates: Benefit from new features and improvements based on user feedback.

About

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for your smart TV or streaming player. Control volume, power, keyboard input, and navigate channels seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Enjoy features like private listening and a trackpad for effortless control.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV and player control
  • Volume, power, and keyboard functions
  • Private listening for audio
  • Channel tile navigation
  • Trackpad and one-hand mode
  • No TV setup required
Features
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Lost the remote? Your iPhone takes over — for good. Mote finds your streaming TV or player over Wi-Fi in seconds and hands you every button back: volume, power, keyboard, all of it. No account, no pairing code, nothing to install on the TV. WORKS RIGHT NOW • Your device shows itself in seconds — no setup, no typing • Every button of the real remote: d-pad, OK, home, back, mute, volume, power, options • Volume that actually works — even on TVs that block it. Mote reaches the TV directly and fixes it. WHEN THE REMOTE IS GONE • Lost it, broke it, dog ate it — your phone takes its place a minute later • Late-night mode: the TV goes silent and the audio lands in your earbuds • Search by typing on your phone's keyboard — no hunting letters with arrows • One-hand mode: the whole remote under your thumb, favorites a tap away • Trackpad: glide your thumb, tap when you're there • Your installed channels as tiles — straight into the one you want WHAT IT WORKS WITH Mote speaks to one streaming platform — a long list of TVs and players, but not every brand out there. Checking your own TV is a one-minute job. Put the phone on the TV's network, open Mote, and a TV it can drive turns up by itself. Nothing to type, nothing to buy first. It all happens over your home network — no infrared, no cables, no extra hardware. NEVER STUCK • Round-the-clock chat built in — ask about your TV, get an answer • Setup checks in plain words: network, Local Network permission — Mote says exactly what's off • TV staying invisible? Punch in its address manually and connect anyway TRY IT, THEN DECIDE • Your first 50 presses are free — no account, no card • After that Mote Premium keeps every button and the keyboard working • No ads between button presses, ever Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rokumote.com/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote Control Plus4 screens
TV Remote Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TV Remote Control Plus at 3 against TV Remote Control's 1. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TV Remote Control Plus against 4.4 for TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote Control Plus versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control PlusTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGurcan AksuDylan Ho

Customer experience

TV Remote Control Plus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote Control Plus

Subscriptions3
  • TV Remote Controller Premium$0.997 Days
  • TV Remote Controller Premium$1.991 Month
  • TV Remote Controller Premium$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Controller Premium$4.99
3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control Plus free?
TV Remote Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control Plus or TV Remote Control?
TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control Plus or TV Remote Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor TV Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Plus or TV Remote Control?
TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on November 4, 2026 and TV Remote Control on November 10, 2026.

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