Comparison

TV Remote Control Plus vs Remote TV

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

Remote TV

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Wi-Fi TV power on
Features
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The TV remote you can’t lose. Remote TV finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds and puts every button you need on the iPhone or iPad already in your hand. Cast photos and videos from your library to the big screen, or mirror your screen with AirPlay. No batteries, no pointing, nothing to plug in. Your device and your TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Vizio, VIDAA and Xumo TV, including TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Insignia, onn, Element, Pioneer and Westinghouse that run these systems. What you can do • Find your TV without typing an IP address. Pair once, and Remote TV reconnects the next time you open it. • Power, volume, mute, channels, play and pause, Back, Home and Options. Hold a key and it keeps going. • Steer three ways: arrows with OK in the middle, a touchpad you swipe, or a number pad for channel numbers. • Type with your keyboard to search for a show or enter a password. • Open TV apps in one tap from the Apps tab. • Cast photos and videos from your library to the TV, with nothing to install on the TV. Run a slideshow, or play, pause and skip through a video from your device. • Mirror photos, videos and apps to Apple TV and AirPlay-ready smart TVs with AirPlay screen mirroring, built into iOS and iPadOS. • Turn the TV on over Wi-Fi. Some features depend on your TV: typing, number keys, opening apps and turning the TV on work on models that support them. Casting photos and videos works on most Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio TVs. Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Xumo TVs play videos with AirPlay. Some streaming sticks can’t receive casts. Get started 1. Turn on your TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open Remote TV, tap Find my TV and allow Local Network access. 3. Pick your TV. The first time, some TVs ask you to select Allow or enter the code shown on screen. Remote TV Pro Remote TV is free to download and lets you try the remote and photo casting first, so you can check that it works with your TV. Remote TV Pro unlocks unlimited remote control, opening TV apps in one tap, casting photos and videos without limits and AirPlay screen mirroring. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription (some plans start with a free trial), or pay once for Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. No account. No ads. Terms of Use: https://proapps.org/remotetv/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://proapps.org/remotetv/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote Control Plus4 screens
Remote TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote TV at 4.5 against TV Remote Control Plus's 3.9. Remote TV 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, ads, in-app purchases 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

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 Remote TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote TV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Remote TV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote Control Plus versus Remote TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Control PlusRemote TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings733 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGurcan AksuPro App Company Limited

Customer experience

TV Remote Control Plus

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

Remote TV

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

Remote TV

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control Plus free?
TV Remote Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control Plus or Remote TV?
Remote TV is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Remote TV averages 4.5 from 33 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control Plus or Remote TV have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control Plus nor Remote TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Plus or Remote TV?
TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Remote TV every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 7, 2026 and Remote TV on October 19, 2026.

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