Comparison

Timer vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Timer

Features
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Simple modern timer app. - Subtle alarm sound - Screen feedback when alarm - No ads, payments - Works perfectly offline

About

TV Remote

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, reliable remote for the TVs you already own. TV Remote gives you a clean, full-screen control pad that is easy to use one-handed and connects over your Wi-Fi network — no extra hardware required. FEATURES - Automatically finds your TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Full directional pad with OK, Back, Home, and Info - Volume up/down, mute, and channel controls - Play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward - One-tap launch for your favorite streaming apps - Secure on-screen-code pairing, remembered for next time - Clear connection status so you always know what is happening HOW IT WORKS Your iPhone and TV simply need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app, pick your TV, and control it instantly. Some TVs ask you to enter a short code shown on screen the first time you connect. COMPATIBILITY Works with Roku® streaming players and TVs, and Chromecast with Google TV™ / Android TV™ devices. This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Inc. or Google LLC, and all trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SUBSCRIPTION TV Remote is free to try for 3 days. After the trial it is $1.99 per week, or a one-time $7.99 purchase for lifetime access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; a subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://carloalexanderdilorenzo-bot.github.io/tv-remote-ios/privacy.html

Screenshots

Timer3 screens
TV Remote1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer at none against TV Remote's 2. Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Timer versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWonseon YuCarlo Alexander Di Lorenzo

In-app purchases

None

Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$7.99

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer or TV Remote have ads?
Neither Timer nor TV Remote shows ads.

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