# Console Remote vs Remote Control TV

The clearest difference is price: Remote Control TV at Free against Console Remote's $7.99. Remote Control TV also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 12) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Console Remote's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Remote Control TV is free to download; Console Remote costs $7.99 up front. Remote Control TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Console Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Console Remote against 4.4 for Remote Control TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control TV has 103 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Console Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control TV's.

Console Remote ships an update every 3 days, Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Remote | Remote Control TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote/id6738534883/reviews) | **[4.4 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [莼乾 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686511743) | [Caitlyn,N Mackos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817639391) |

## What reviewers say

### Console Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote/id6738534883)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful PS5 remote play device. Experience console-quality gaming with ultra-low latency, 3K HDR streaming, and full DualSense controller support. Play your favorite games anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Ultra-low latency streaming, 3K HDR video output, Full DualSense controller support, Optimized rendering engine, Advanced upscaling and sampling, Professional color space options, AirPods optimized audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Control TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control any TV on your Wi-Fi network with instant pairing, a complete layout, and smart features like a trackpad and keyboard. Enjoy seamless control without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant Wi-Fi pairing, Complete remote layout, Smart trackpad and gestures, Built-in keyboard for typing, Dynamic Island and Lock-Screen widgets, Multiple TV profiles, Dark and Light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Remote free?

Console Remote costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control TV free?

Remote Control TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Console Remote or Remote Control TV?

Remote Control TV is rated higher. Console Remote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Remote Control TV averages 4.4 from 103 ratings.

### Do Console Remote or Remote Control TV have ads?

Neither Console Remote nor Remote Control TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Console Remote or Remote Control TV?

Console Remote ships an update every 3 days, and Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Console Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Remote Control TV on August 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*