Comparison

Remote TV vs Direct TV Remote Control App

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

Head to head
About

Remote TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate Universal Smart TV Remote Control. Effortlessly navigate, cast media, and control your Smart TVs over Wi-Fi without needing physical remotes, tangled cables, or battery changes. Designed with precision tactile feedback, fluid touchpad navigation, and instant Wi-Fi reconnection, Remote TV gives you complete control over your home entertainment. ◆ UNIVERSAL BRAND COMPATIBILITY • LG Smart TVs (webOS & NetCast) — with full Magic Remote and air-pointer support • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen & Smart View) • Roku Streaming Players & Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips) • Google TV & Smart TV systems (Sony BRAVIA, Xiaomi, Philips, Panasonic, TCL) • Apple TV & generic Smart TV streaming receivers ◆ KEY FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS • Instant Wi-Fi Auto-Discovery: Detects your TV on the home network in less than a second. • LG Magic Stick & Gyro Air Mouse: Shake or drag to glide an on-screen cursor across apps and menus. • Precision Virtual Touchpad: Smooth gesture navigation for effortless web browsing and app scrolling. • 3D Tactile Remote Controls: Responsive buttons with haptic vibration and sound clicks matching physical remotes. • Direct Number & Playback Controls: Dedicated 123 number keypad, volume and channel rockers, mute, and input source selectors. • Easy Text & Voice Input: Type searches, passwords, and YouTube queries instantly using your phone keyboard. • Multi-Media Casting: Stream personal photos, home videos, and movies directly to your TV screen in high definition with continuous background playback. • Quick App Launcher: Launch YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Spotify, and local streaming apps with a single tap. • Multi-TV Management: Easily switch between living room, bedroom, and kitchen TVs without re-pairing. ◆ HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app and select your TV from the quick discovery list. 3. Accept the one-time pairing prompt on your TV screen (or enter the on-screen PIN). 4. Enjoy instant, seamless control of your Smart TV! ◆ PRIVACY FIRST We respect your privacy. Remote TV communicates directly with your Smart TV inside your local Wi-Fi network. No personal photos, media files, passwords, or TV viewing habits are ever stored on external servers or shared with third parties. ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL INFORMATION • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://vitelio.web.app/apps/universal-remote/privacy Terms of Service: https://vitelio.web.app/apps/universal-remote/terms Support: viteliolabs@icloud.com

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Direct TV Remote Control App

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TV Remote Control - Smart & Universal Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate smart TV remote - do more than just change channels! Control your TV with style, convenience, and total freedom, whether you’re at home, at work, or anywhere in between. Key Features: Works with all major smart TVs - Supports Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen, VIDAA, Fire TV, and more. Supports 100+ TV brands - Including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Amazon, Google, Roku, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, and others. Quick setup - Automatically detect TVs on your Wi-Fi network. Full-function remote - Adjust volume, switch channels, search, play/pause, mute, and more. Multiple TVs? No problem! - Easily switch between connected TVs. Stylish remote themes - Choose a layout that matches your home or office vibe. Control from anywhere in your home - Works across the same Wi-Fi network. Family-friendly - Manage screen time by turning off the TV for breaks, homework, or rest. After purchasing an auto-renewable subscription, you will get access to: Premium remote themes and layouts Advanced customization options for buttons and controls Priority support and faster updates Access to exclusive smart tools and features How to connect: Turn on your TV and wait 30 seconds for it to wake from sleep. Make sure your iPhone/iPad is on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Open the app and start controlling instantly! Note: This app is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, etc. Take full control - download now and enjoy a remote you’ll actually love using! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtHqL-Yg2ZQVIVkKJUvKbJvSm6dPDXvt0cclKaPulgU/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNaTf6cPqmVOtxPEZh3Urw8zQvm5u9v_pNMmKGoSjGs/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

Remote TV4 screens
Direct TV Remote Control App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote TV and Direct TV Remote Control App are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Remote TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Direct TV Remote Control App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote TV versus Direct TV Remote Control App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TVDirect TV Remote Control App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii PeregudovJulian Nordholt

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote TV

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Premium: 1 Week$6.997 Days
Show 2 more
  • Yearly Access for Remote$19.991 Year
  • Premium: 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium: Lifetime$29.99
  • Premium: Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Direct TV Remote Control App

Subscriptions1
  • Enjoy TV Remote access!3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direct TV Remote Control App free?
Direct TV Remote Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote TV or Direct TV Remote Control App have ads?
Neither Remote TV nor Direct TV Remote Control App shows ads.

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