Comparison

TV Remote Control vs Remote TV Control

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

Head to head
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

About

Remote TV Control

Turn your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control various TV models with a user-friendly interface, customizable buttons, and quick setup. Manage multiple devices from a single app.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Quick and simple setup
  • Customizable remote buttons
  • Multi-device control
Features
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Transform your smartphone into a powerful TV remote with Tap2TV, a convenient app designed to give you complete control over your television right from your mobile device. Enjoy the ease and flexibility of managing your TV settings without the hassle of searching for your remote control. KEY FEATURES: 1. Universal Compatibility: Seamlessly connect and control various TV models and brands with ease. 2. Intuitive Interface: Navigate channels, adjust volume, and access settings through a user-friendly interface. 3. Quick Setup: Simple and fast installation process, helping you get started in minutes. 4. Customizable Buttons: Personalize the layout for your frequently used functions. 5. Multi-Device Support: Control more than one TV with the same app for a truly integrated experience. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS: - Weekly subscription - Annual subscription PRIVACY POLICY: https://tap2tv.org/privacy TERMS OF USE: https://tap2tv.org/terms

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
Remote TV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote Control at 191 against Remote TV Control's 63. Remote TV Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. TV Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Remote TV Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote Control against 4.6 for Remote TV Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 191 and 63 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote Control versus Remote TV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlRemote TV Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (191 ratings)4.6 (63 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuxilin LLCSTAMP Q SIA

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

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

Remote TV Control

All ratings63 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.5%

Bugs and 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

Remote TV Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 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-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Remote TV Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote TV Control free?
Remote TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Remote TV Control?
Remote TV Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Remote TV Control averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.
Do TV Remote Control or Remote TV Control have ads?
Neither TV Remote Control nor Remote TV Control shows ads.

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