Comparison

Remote for Android TV vs Pultio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Pultio

Features
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# Pultio – TV Remote for Android TV & Google TV Turn your iPhone into a fast and convenient remote for Android TV and Google TV. **Pultio** helps you control compatible TVs over your local Wi-Fi network. Connect in just a few steps, then browse apps, control playback and volume, type using your phone's keyboard, and navigate with a responsive touchpad. Whether your physical remote is missing, out of battery, or simply out of reach, Pultio keeps your TV controls in your pocket. ## Features * Easy setup and pairing * Automatic detection of compatible TVs * Remote control buttons for everyday use * Touchpad with swipe and tap gestures * Phone keyboard for fast text entry * Keyboard history for recently entered text * Quick reconnection to paired devices * Clear connection status * Works with Android TV and Google TV ## Easy to use Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, open Pultio, select your TV, confirm the pairing code, and start controlling your device. If your TV is not detected automatically, you can connect manually by entering its local IP address. ## Comfortable TV control Access the Home screen, go back, confirm selections, navigate menus, adjust the volume, mute audio, change channels, and control playback without reaching for the physical remote. The simple interface is designed for quick one-handed use. ## Faster text input Typing on a TV can be slow. Pultio lets you use your iPhone keyboard instead. Search for movies, enter website addresses, or fill in text fields more comfortably. Recent searches and text are stored in keyboard history, making repeated input much faster. ## Responsive touchpad For TVs that support pointer navigation, the built-in touchpad provides smooth and natural control. Swipe to move and tap to select without repeatedly pressing directional buttons. ## Local connection Commands are sent directly between your iPhone and TV over your local Wi-Fi network. No additional servers or developer settings are required for normal operation. The app clearly displays whether your TV is connecting, connected, or disconnected, making it easy to reconnect whenever necessary. ## Compatibility Pultio is designed for compatible Android TV and Google TV televisions, streaming devices, and media boxes that support remote pairing. Available features depend on your TV model, software version, and the currently running app. Please note: * The power button may not wake every device. * Text input works only when the TV supports remote text entry. * Some remote functions may vary depending on the device. For best results: * Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. * Avoid guest networks that isolate devices. * Allow the app to access devices on your local network. Pultio is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google or any TV manufacturer.

Screenshots

Remote for Android TV4 screens
Pultio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Remote for Android TV at 634 against Pultio's 1. Pultio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pultio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Android TV has 634 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote for Android TV versus Pultio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Android TVPultio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (634 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings634 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTVAPP Media UG (haftungsbeschränkt)GBAPPS LLC

In-app purchases

None

Remote for Android TV

No in-app purchases

None

Pultio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for Android TV free?
Remote for Android TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pultio free?
Pultio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Android TV or Pultio?
Pultio is rated higher. Remote for Android TV averages 4.8 out of 5 from 634 ratings, while Pultio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote for Android TV or Pultio have ads?
Neither Remote for Android TV nor Pultio shows ads.

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