# Stick Master vs AFAQY Guard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AFAQY Guard at none against Stick Master's 2. AFAQY Guard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. AFAQY Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick Master | AFAQY Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-master-remote-control/id6736367450/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **83** | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miroslav Ciubinidze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795058472) | [AFAQY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318240720) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-master-remote-control/id6736367450)

Turn your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control channels, volume, and navigate menus with a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard. Offers wide compatibility for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV remote, Wide compatibility, Touchpad navigation, Joystick control, Integrated keyboard, Channel and volume adjustment

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick Master - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick Master - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than manufacturer remote
- 👍 Good when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work
- ❌ Charges without subscription
- ❌ App ghost
- ❌ Overpriced
- ❌ Paid but still ads

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- App asks to buy premium constantly
- App debited money without use
- App doesn't connect to TV
- App shows ads even after payment

**Requested features**

- Need to connect when TV is off
- Need to connect when phone is off


### AFAQY Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afaqy-guard/id6749267741)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick Master free?

Stick Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AFAQY Guard free?

AFAQY Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Stick Master or AFAQY Guard have ads?

Stick Master shows ads; AFAQY Guard does not.

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