Comparison

TV Remote Control vs ButterPass

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

ButterPass

Features
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All your cards, one app. ButterPass is a private, offline-first wallet for every loyalty, gift, and membership card you carry. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. Your cards live on your device and go nowhere you don't send them. SCAN-READY IN A TAP Open a card and its barcode fills the screen at full brightness — ready for any checkout scanner. QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more. WORKS OFFLINE, ALWAYS No login, no connection required. Every card is on your device the instant you need it — even in airplane mode. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Nothing to sign up for. Nothing tracks you silently. Analytics and ads are strictly opt-in, and your card photos never leave your phone. ON YOUR WRIST A companion Apple Watch app mirrors your most-used cards, so you can leave your phone in your pocket at the register. RIGHT ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Widgets put your top card one glance away. MAKE IT YOURS Themes, color palettes, and light / dark / automatic appearance. Add a card by scanning, snapping a photo, or typing it in. YOUR BACKUP, YOUR CONTROL Export your whole wallet to a single file and restore it whenever you need it. Your data moves only when you choose to move it. Simple digital wallet. Your cards. Your device. Your rules. Made in Australia.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
ButterPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control at none against ButterPass's shown. TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). ButterPass's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ButterPass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 4 days, ButterPass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Control versus ButterPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlButterPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (191 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings191 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuxilin LLCWilliam Termini

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

ButterPass

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
1 purchases

ButterPass

One-time1
  • ButterPass Premium$1.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ButterPass free?
ButterPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote Control or ButterPass have ads?
ButterPass shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or ButterPass?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 4 days, and ButterPass fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on November 10, 2026 and ButterPass on November 9, 2026.

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