Remote Controller vs Split Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Controller
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TV Remote Controller: Control Your TV Using Your Mobile Device With TV Remote Controller, you can easily control your TV and explore the best channels or shows to watch. This intuitive TV remote app features a built-in keyboard, touchpad, and a channel list to control your smart TV. Simply connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and follow a straightforward pairing process to start controlling your TV through your mobile device. Features: Control your TV using your mobile device via a Wi-Fi connection. Built-in keyboard and touchpad for seamless navigation. Compatible with all WebOS models, including Netcast models from 2012 and newer. Text Input Limitations: Text input is supported only in TV apps that allow the use of a keyboard. The keyboard will automatically appear on your mobile device when you select an input field on your TV screen. Note that certain services like Netflix and YouTube have their own keyboards, which are not supported by this remote app. Subscription Pricing and Terms: - Subscription periods are weekly and yearly. Every week or year your subscription renews. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription is automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The free version allows you to monitor the current status of one child without the possibility of obtaining detailed statistics and status notifications. This app doesn’t violate the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service of any third parties and use only publicly available data. The app is not affiliated with any 3rd parties. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wIETQPgsM-uusYxztywMaaJC9xl5X0Iz0BaK-PSjh-M/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVJI-c5XaDNxtYsj_alK6cIkMrunkRSq8ULi5eDcRyA/edit?tab=t.0
Split Mate
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"Math is hard. Friendship is harder. We save both." You know the feeling. The dinner was amazing, the trip was legendary, and then the bill arrives. The vibe dies instantly. Who ordered the extra guac? Who had three drinks? Who is pretending to be asleep? Split Mate: No More Drama enters the chat. We are not just a calculator. We are your digital mediator. We take the awkwardness out of asking for money so you can stay friends with your roommates, travel buddies, and dinner dates. Why we are different: The "Anti-moocher" algorithm: We split expenses with laser precision. Karma-based Logic: Our "Tip the Dev" feature proves you're a good person. Instant Receipts: Because "I'll guess the amount" is how wars start. Smart Contacts: Add real people from your phone, not typed-in ghosts. Designed for: Roommates splitting rent (boring but necessary). Travel groups (who paid for the Airbnb vs the Tacos?). Couples (keep the romance, outsource the math). Download Split Mate. Because the only thing you should split is the bill, not the friendship & love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Split Mate at weekly against Remote Controller's every 3 weeks. Split Mate also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Remote Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Split Mate sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, Split Mate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Controller | Split Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Krystsina Andrukhovich | Babu Mariappan |
In-app purchases
Remote Controller
- Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Yearly$39.991 Year
Split Mate
- Tiny Tip$0.99
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
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- Large Tip$4.99
- Generous Tip$6.99
- Super Tip$9.99
- Mega Tip$19.99
- Split Mate Patron$44.99
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