# TV Remote Control Pad vs Android TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control Pad at 5.0 against Android TV Remote Control's 4.1. TV Remote Control Pad also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Android TV Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Pad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Pad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Android TV Remote Control has 73 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control Pad ships an update every 2 days, Android TV Remote Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Pad | Android TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-pad/id6624308272/reviews)** | [4.1 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **73** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [妍清 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762065887) | [Codematics Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225541389) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-pad/id6624308272)

Turn your iPhone into a wireless remote for your Android TV. Navigate with a touchpad, type with a keyboard, and control media playback. Stream videos directly to your TV using built-in casting features.

**Highlights:** Wireless TV control with touchpad, Keyboard input sync, Media controls, AirPlay & Google Cast support, Built-in video browser, Launch TV applications

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free (Monthly Subscription) | $2.99 | per month |


### Android TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-tv-remote-control/id6711348143)

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

**Highlights:** Seamless WiFi connectivity, Full remote control functions, Voice search capabilities, Keyboard input for searches, Touchpad functionality, One-click app opening

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ad Free Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ad Free Version | $69.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Version | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to download and operate
- 👍 Saves time and works like a charm
- 👍 Perfect app for controlling Android TV functions
- 👍 Saves time and works better than physical remotes
- 👍 Fantastic features and smooth interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inutile
- 🐛 تبن

**Reported bugs**

- Rileva la tv, ci entri e cerchi di usarlo ma non funziona e nonostante tu provi a cliccare o muovere qualcosa non cambia nulla Lo sto usando per un proiettore con Google chromecast inserito
- تبن


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Pad free?

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

### Is Android TV Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control Pad or Android TV Remote Control?

TV Remote Control Pad is rated higher. TV Remote Control Pad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Android TV Remote Control averages 4.1 from 73 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control Pad or Android TV Remote Control have ads?

Both TV Remote Control Pad and Android TV Remote Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Pad or Android TV Remote Control?

TV Remote Control Pad ships an update every 2 days, and Android TV Remote Control weekly. Most recently, TV Remote Control Pad was updated on October 1, 2026 and Android TV Remote Control on October 10, 2026.

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