Comparison

TV Remote For Android vs Homecast App

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote For Android

Control your smart TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate settings, change channels, adjust volume, and more. Connects seamlessly via Wi-Fi with auto-discovery for quick setup.

Highlights
  • Smart TV control
  • Channel switching
  • Volume adjustment
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Auto-discovery setup
  • Power ON/OFF
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Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to easily navigate through TV settings, change channels, adjust volume, and perform other essential functions. With Wi-Fi support and auto-discovery, setup is quick and seamless, turning your device into a full-featured remote for your TV. • Easily switch channels with the TV remote control feature of the Remote app. • Enjoy quick access to play and pause your TV with just a tap. • Transform your smartphone into a full-featured remote controller, giving you complete control over your TV from your mobile device. • Manage your TV seamlessly with the remote control app, available directly on your phone. Connection & Compatibility: • Wi-Fi Connectivity: Easily connects through the same Wi-Fi network. • Automatic Discovery: Automatically detects your Smart TV for quick setup. Features Remote Control of TV: • Power ON / OFF. • Home • Volume Up. • Volume Down. • Channel Up. • Channel Down. • Search / Setting button. • Menu Button with up / down and left / right. • Red / Green / Blue / Yellow (Multiple purpose soft keys). • Channel Digits buttons. Subscription Details:- - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews 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. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For Further Information: Privacy Policy = https://sites.google.com/jksol.com/privacy?usp=sharing Terms of Use = https://sites.google.com/jksol.com/terms-of-use?usp=sharing

About

Homecast App

Features
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Homecast for iOS is the companion to Homecast for Mac. It extends your HomeKit setup with features the standard Home app doesn't offer - API access, webhooks, shareable links, and AI assistant integration. The Homecast Mac app runs on your home network and connects to your HomeKit devices. This iOS app then provides an additional dashboard to access Homecast Features. WHAT HOMECAST ADDS - REST and GraphQL APIs for your HomeKit devices - Webhooks — get notified when device states change - API tokens scoped to specific homes - Share access via link (with optional passcode) — no Apple ID required - Invite people with role-based permissions (admin, control, view-only) - Connect AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT via MCP and OAuth The dashboard itself works similarly to the Home app - you can view and control your devices, organised by home and room. It also supports custom collections, compact mode, and background customisation. REQUIRES HOMECAST FOR MAC This app requires the Homecast Mac app running on your home network. Download it separately to get started. Free tier includes up to 10 accessories. Subscribe for unlimited. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Cloud Service Terms of Service: https://homecast.cloud/terms Cloud Service Privacy Policy: https://homecast.cloud/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote For Android4 screens
Homecast App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Homecast App at none against TV Remote For Android's shown. Homecast App also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 For Android sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Homecast App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote For Android ships an update every 4 months, Homecast App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote For Android versus Homecast App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote For AndroidHomecast App
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJksol Infotech LLPRobert Parker

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote For Android

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium Access$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Access$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Life Time Premium Access$27.99
2 purchases

Homecast App

Subscriptions2
  • Homecast Standard Plan$9.991 Month
  • Homecast Cloud Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is TV Remote For Android free?
TV Remote For Android is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Homecast App free?
Homecast App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote For Android or Homecast App have ads?
TV Remote For Android shows ads; Homecast App does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote For Android or Homecast App?
TV Remote For Android ships an update every 4 months, and Homecast App monthly. Most recently, TV Remote For Android was updated on September 25, 2026 and Homecast App on October 7, 2026.

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