# TV Remote vs Calculator Max+

The clearest difference is rating: Calculator Max+ at 5.0 against TV Remote's 4.5. Calculator Max+ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (429 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Calculator Max+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calculator Max+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 429 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, Calculator Max+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Calculator Max+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6739025871/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max-plus/id6752596742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **429** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertex Point Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749498305) | [彦斌 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739281644) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-remote/id6739025871)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV, including volume, channels, and input sources. Also offers screen mirroring, casting, and recording capabilities for a comprehensive media experience.

**Highlights:** Smart Remote Control, Easy Screen Recording, One-Click Device Connect, Screen Share to Smart TV, Multi-Platform Screen Sharing

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 1 year | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 year | $35.99 | per year |


### Calculator Max+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-max-plus/id6752596742)

This app offers a suite of eight specialized calculators, including standard, scientific, unit, percentage, currency, discount, sales tax, and savings calculators. It simplifies everyday arithmetic, complex math, unit conversions, and financial calculations for various users.

**Highlights:** Standard Calculator, Scientific Calculator, Unit Converter, Currency Converter, Discount Calculation, Sales Tax Calculation, Savings Calculator

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Calculator | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Calculator Max+ free?

Calculator Max+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Calculator Max+?

Calculator Max+ is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 429 ratings, while Calculator Max+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Calculator Max+ have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor Calculator Max+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Calculator Max+?

TV Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Calculator Max+ fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Calculator Max+ on October 13, 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.*