Comparison

Android TV Remote Control vs Droid TV / G TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Android TV Remote Control

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
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

About

Droid TV / G TV Remote

Features
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Turn your phone into a remote for your Google TV device. No more hunting for the remote or replacing dead batteries: control your TV straight from your smartphone, in seconds, anywhere in your home. FEATURES • Full remote: D-pad, touchpad, volume, playback and more • Full keyboard: type fast to search on your TV, no more struggling with the D-pad • Voice search: press, speak, done • Shortcuts bar: your apps and macros under the remote, rearranged in one gesture • Macros: chain several keys in a single tap (power on, open an app, set the volume…) • Layout editor: move, resize or remove each block to design your own remote • Home screen widgets: control your TV or open an app without even opening the app • Make it yours: light or dark theme, accent colour and button shape • Multi-device: control several TVs and switch between them in one tap PREMIUM No ads, unlimited macros, the layout editor and widgets. Monthly, yearly (auto-renewing) or a one-off lifetime purchase. The app stays free with ads. HOW IT WORKS The app connects to your device over Wi-Fi. On first launch, enter the code shown on your TV screen to pair. Your phone and TV must be on the same network. Independent app, not affiliated with Google. "Google TV" is a trademark of Google LLC, mentioned for compatibility purposes only. EULA can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Android TV Remote Control4 screens
Droid TV / G TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Android TV Remote Control at weekly against Droid TV / G TV Remote's every 2 months. Android TV Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Droid TV / G TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Android TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, Droid TV / G TV Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Android TV Remote Control versus Droid TV / G TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAndroid TV Remote ControlDroid TV / G TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesNiamorDev

Bugs and requests

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • 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

Droid TV / G TV Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99
2 purchases

Droid TV / G TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - no ads - widgets$0.991 Month
  • Premium - no ads - widgets$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Droid TV / G TV Remote free?
Droid TV / G TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Android TV Remote Control or Droid TV / G TV Remote have ads?
Both Android TV Remote Control and Droid TV / G TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, Android TV Remote Control or Droid TV / G TV Remote?
Android TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, and Droid TV / G TV Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Android TV Remote Control was updated on October 18, 2026 and Droid TV / G TV Remote on October 11, 2026.

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