Comparison

TV+ Remote vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
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TV+ Remote

Features
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Turn your phone into a universal remote with TV Remote+! Control your TV from one easy-to-use app. With an intuitive interface and seamless connectivity, TV Remote+ makes it simple to change channels, adjust volume, and access your favorite streaming platformsβ€”no more searching for the remote! Perfect for streamlining your home entertainment setup. Subscription Details: After your free trial, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime through iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/apptvremote/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/apptvremote/terms-of-service

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TV Remote

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Turn your iPhone into a remote for your TV. Connect to your TV on your home network. Use directional buttons, a touchpad or a number pad, with familiar controls for navigation, volume and playback. Save your TVs to reconnect more easily. FIND AND CONNECT Discover nearby TVs or add a TV manually by its local IP address. Pair with the TV and find connection help inside the app. Your iPhone and TV must be on the same local network. MORE WAYS TO CONTROL Send text to supported input fields and open compatible apps installed on your TV. Use your iPhone microphone with the TV voice assistant where supported. Available buttons, text entry, voice, channels and apps depend on your TV and the current app. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ON TV Choose a photo or video and play it on your TV. Media casting and playback controls depend on TV support. Keep this app in the foreground while sharing local media. Full iPhone screen mirroring is handled separately through Control Center on compatible AirPlay devices. PRO Basic remote control, TV discovery and pairing are available for free. Pro unlocks all features and permanent ad-free access. Choose a weekly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The weekly plan offers a 3-day free trial to eligible users; after the trial, the subscription renews automatically at the price shown before purchase. Prices and availability vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or after an eligible free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Restore previous purchases from the app settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase, not a recurring subscription. COMPATIBILITY TV remote control and media casting are separate capabilities. Not every TV supports every feature. First-time pairing may require confirmation on the TV. Network wake-up depends on your TV settings and does not work when the TV has no power. This is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Support: https://home.yuuglow.com/tv-remote/support/ Privacy: https://home.yuuglow.com/tv-remote/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV+ Remote4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against TV+ Remote's shown. TV+ Remote's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TV+ Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV+ Remote ships an update daily, TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
TV+ Remote versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV+ RemoteTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaclering DelvaChengdu Yuuglow Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV+ Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$29.99
3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • TV Remote Pro β€” Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro β€” Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro β€” Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is TV+ Remote free?
TV+ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV+ Remote or TV Remote have ads?
TV+ Remote shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV+ Remote or TV Remote?
TV+ Remote ships an update daily, and TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, TV+ Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and TV Remote on October 26, 2026.

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