Remote for Android TV vs PairDrop Global
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote for Android TV
Control your Android Smart TV with your smartphone. This app offers a virtual D-pad, keyboard input, and quick access to apps and websites. Easily manage multiple devices, power, and volume.
- Virtual D-pad and swipe control
- Smartphone keyboard for TV input
- Quick app and website launching
- Customizable app/website shortcuts
- Control multiple TV devices
- Power, volume, and mute functions
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This remote for Android TV is designed to control your Android Smart TV as a replacement for a physical remote. Supported brands that use Android TV include: TCL, ONN, Xiaomi, Sony, Google-Chromecast, NVIDIA, Philips, Skyworth, Changhong, Haier,... Features: - Simple control via D-pad or swipe - Use the keyboard on your smartphone to type on the TV - Quick access to applications and websites with a single tap - Add your own apps and websites and customize their order - Connect to multiple TV devices and switch between them - Turn the TV on and off - Adjust the volume and mute the TV - Last used remote saved for instant access - Haptic and sound feedback, if desired - Always offering great new features Notes: - ZEUS Remote and your TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi - Deactivate any VPN connections; otherwise, it will not work - This app only works with the Android TV or Google TV operating systems Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@zeus-browser.com
PairDrop Global
This app enables secure, direct file sharing between devices using peer-to-peer technology. It ensures privacy by not storing any user data or files on servers, offering a fast and open-source solution for transferring various file types.
- Peer-to-peer connection
- End-to-end encrypted transfers
- Local and remote network sharing
- No data storage
- Browser compatible
- Open-source and privacy-focused
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PairDrop Global is a fast, secure, and open-source file sharing tool that works peer-to-peer — without storing your files on any server. Whether you’re sharing photos, documents, or any other files, PairDrop Global makes it easy to connect and transfer between devices using WebRTC technology. No sign-up. No cloud. No tracking. Key Features: Peer-to-peer connection (P2P) End-to-end encrypted transfers Works in local and remote networks No file or user data stored Mobile & desktop browser compatible Open-source & privacy focused
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote for Android TV at 63% against PairDrop Global's 0%. Remote for Android TV also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (632 vs 1). PairDrop Global's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Remote for Android TV holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Android TV has 632 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Remote for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 0% of PairDrop Global's.
Remote for Android TV ships an update every 3 months, PairDrop Global every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote for Android TV | PairDrop Global |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (632 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 632 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TVAPP Media UG (haftungsbeschränkt) | Innowave Software Solutions and Consulting Inc. |
Customer experience
Remote for Android TV
PairDrop Global
In-app purchases
Remote for Android TV
No in-app purchases
PairDrop Global
No in-app purchases
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