Comparison

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ vs TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive TV remote. Effortlessly switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and mirror your screen. Connect wirelessly for instant control over your smart TV.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • Support for multiple TVs
  • Auto-reconnect
  • App launching
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Turn your smartphone into a versatile remote. Switch channels, adjust volume, launch apps, and manage all your TV settings effortlessly — all from a single intuitive app. Connect to your TV over Wi-Fi for instant, seamless control. No complicated setup — just open the app and start controlling. Features: • Complete virtual remote control • Quick access to power, volume, navigation, and more • Support for multiple TVs • Auto-reconnect for immediate control • Screen Cast – Mirror your phone’s display on your TV • Photo Cast – Instantly share photos from your phone to the TV • Video Cast – Stream videos from your device directly to your TV Experience smart, wireless TV control with extra features for advanced users. Subscription Information: A subscription is required to unlock all features. You can cancel anytime through your device’s subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://ribbon-almond-d8b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1c1cde24fc028065a085d6db4f534654 Terms of use: https://ribbon-almond-d8b.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-1c1cde24fc0280d49deac97fce10e680

About

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Control all major smart TV systems and over 100 brands with features like power control, full-function navigation, and smart tools. Easily manage multiple TVs and customize your remote experience.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Supports 100+ TV brands
  • Quick Wi-Fi setup
  • Power on/off
  • Full function navigation
  • Keyboard and touchpad
  • Customizable favorite apps
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Universal TV Remote Control. --- Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful smart TV remote that does more than just switch channels! --- Control your TV with style, convenience, and full customization — whether you’re at home, in the office, or anywhere in between! --- Key Features: ► Works with all major smart TV systems — Supports Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen OS, VIDAA, Fire TV, and more. ► 100+ TV brands supported — Including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Amazon, Google, Roku, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, and many others. ► Quick and easy setup — Automatic detection of smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network. ► Power control — Turn your TV on and off directly from your iPhone. ► Full-function remote — Control volume, channels, search, play/pause, mute, and more. ► Smart tools built in — Use the keyboard, touchpad, and customizable favorite app list. ► Multiple TVs? No problem! — Easily switch between multiple connected TVs. ► Stylish remote themes — Choose a remote layout that fits your vibe: home, office, or custom look. ► Remote control from anywhere in your home — As long as your iPhone and TV are on the same Wi-Fi network, you can control the TV even from another room. ► Helpful for families — Gently manage screen time by turning off the TV when it’s time for a break, rest, or homework. --- Connection method: 1. Turn on your TV and wait at least 30 seconds before it enters sleep mode. 2. Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open the app and start controlling your TV 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 the remote you’ll actually love using! Questions? Feedback? Reach us by email at apple@auxilin.com. Privacy Policy: https://auxilin.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://auxilin.com/terms

Screenshots

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TV Remote Control at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ's subscription. TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (191 vs 32). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 191 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote Control every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for Smart TV ㅤTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (32 ratings) — better4.5 (191 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings32191 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrik folAuxilin LLC

Customer experience

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

TV Remote Control

All ratings185 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative22.1%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App doesn't open
  • Difficult to delete the app

Requested features

2 requests
  • Better instructions for using free lifetime upgrade
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ

Subscriptions2
  • Remote Control (weekly std)$3.997 Days
  • Remote Control (weekly trial)3 Days trial$3.997 Days
9 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Universal TV Remote - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Yearly Access1 Month trial$6.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Universal TV Remote - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime FreeFree
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ free?
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or TV Remote Control?
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ is rated higher. Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.5 from 191 ratings.
Do Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or TV Remote Control have ads?
Neither Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ nor TV Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ or TV Remote Control?
Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote Control every 4 days. Most recently, Remote Control for Smart TV ㅤ was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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