Comparison

Remote Control TV vs IPTV Xtream

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control TV

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control any TV on your Wi-Fi network with instant pairing, a complete layout, and smart features like a trackpad and keyboard. Enjoy seamless control without extra hardware.

Highlights
  • Instant Wi-Fi pairing
  • Complete remote layout
  • Smart trackpad and gestures
  • Built-in keyboard for typing
  • Dynamic Island and Lock-Screen widgets
  • Multiple TV profiles
  • Dark and Light modes
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a lightning‑fast remote for any Smart TV—no more juggling remotes, no more dead batteries. Meet Universal TV Remote Control, the easiest way to command every TV in your home (and hotel room!) from one sleek app. Simply connect your iOS device to the same Wi‑Fi network as the TV and you’re ready to tap, swipe, or speak your way to perfect control. Key Features Instant Pairing – Auto‑discovers all compatible TVs on your Wi‑Fi network in seconds. Complete Remote Layout – Power, volume, channels, input switch, and quick‑launch app buttons—beautifully arranged for one‑hand use. Smart Trackpad & Gestures – Swipe to navigate menus or use two‑finger scrolling on compatible TVs. Built‑in Keyboard – Type search terms and passwords on your phone instead of pecking at on‑screen keys. Dynamic Island & Lock‑Screen Widgets – Change volume or pause playback without unlocking your device. Multiple‑TV Profiles – Save and rename every set in the house (or office) for instant switching. Dark & Light Modes – Adapts to your system theme for effortless viewing at night. How It Works: — Make sure your TV and iPhone/iPad are on the same Wi‑Fi network. — Open the app; your TV appears instantly. — Tap to pair—done! No extra hardware, IR blaster, or cables required. Why You’ll Love It: — Zero Lag – Commands are sent over Wi‑Fi for near‑instant response. — Travel Friendly – Works on hotel networks that allow device discovery. — Energy Saver – Uses a fraction of the power of an infrared remote. — Privacy First – We never collect your viewing data or personal content. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EHaJ-Fw5iM2cexKKxs4RVH1dcmdMD20iLYV_IQ27mho/edit?usp=sharing End‑User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: oriummastin@gmail.com

About

IPTV Xtream

This app allows users to create, manage, and play their own custom IPTV playlists from various sources like Xtream Codes and M3U files. It offers features like Picture-in-Picture, background play, and AirPlay support for a flexible streaming experience.

Highlights
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, MP4
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Background playback
  • AirPlay support
  • Multiple playlist management
Features
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IPTV Xtream – Smart IPTV Player for Your Playlists IPTV Xtream is a fast, flexible IPTV smart player for playing and organizing content from your own authorized sources. Connect through Xtream Codes API, import M3U playlists, or open direct MP4 links to create a personalized library of live channels, movies, series, and compatible media. Whether you need an IPTV player, Xtream IPTV solution, IPTV Pro experience, or an alternative to IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smarters Lite, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, and other Smarters IPTV players, IPTV Xtream provides convenient playback and playlist-management tools in one intuitive app. CREATE. ORGANIZE. STREAM. MULTIPLE PLAYLIST SUPPORT Manage multiple playlists for different users, profiles, providers, or content categories. Quickly switch between saved libraries and keep your IPTV content organized. XTREAM CODES, M3U AND MP4 Connect using compatible Xtream Codes API details, import M3U playlists, or add direct MP4 links. IPTV Xtream supports authorized live IPTV streams, VOD libraries, and personal media. ADVANCED IPTV PLAYER Enjoy smooth playback with support for popular formats, including M3U, MP4, MOV, and WebVTT subtitles. The integrated player delivers the convenient experience expected from a modern IPTV stream player. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Continue watching compatible videos in a floating window while using other apps. BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Keep supported audio playing when the app is minimized or your device is locked. AIRPLAY SUPPORT Send compatible content to an AirPlay-enabled television or device and enjoy your playlists on a larger screen. YOUR PERSONALIZED MEDIA HUB Create custom channel lists, organize VOD libraries, add multiple users, and manage your content in one place. IPTV Xtream puts your playlists and viewing preferences in your hands. USE IPTV XTREAM TO: • Play authorized M3U playlists • Connect to compatible Xtream Codes API services • Open supported MP4 media links • Organize live channels and VOD libraries • Manage multiple users and playlists • Watch with Picture-in-Picture • Use background playback and AirPlay PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to IPTV Xtream Premium to unlock: • Picture-in-Picture and lock-screen playback • AirPlay support • An ad-free experience • Unlimited channel organization • Custom playlist creation • Multiple user profiles • Multiple M3U playlists SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Weekly: $4.99 with a 3-day free trial • Yearly: $22.99 • Lifetime: $49.99 one-time purchase Prices may vary by country, currency, taxes, or App Store pricing. The final price is shown before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation. When a free trial applies, the selected subscription begins automatically after the trial unless canceled beforehand. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID settings. Manage subscriptions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER IPTV Xtream is an independent media player and playlist-management app. It does not provide, sell, host, or retransmit IPTV subscriptions, premium channels, copyrighted broadcasts, or unauthorized streams. Users must provide their own playlists, media links, and login credentials from sources they are legally authorized to access. IPTV Xtream is not affiliated with or endorsed by IPTV Smarters Pro, IPTV Smart Player, IPTV Smarters Lite, IPTV Smarters Player Pro, GSE Smart IPTV, DMAC IPTV, 247 IPTV, or other third-party IPTV products. These names are referenced only for compatibility and comparison. SUPPORT Questions or feedback? support@apptivityglobal.com Privacy Policy: https://apptivityglobal.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://apptivityglobal.com/terms-of-conditions/ Your playlists. Your content. Your way.

Screenshots

Remote Control TV4 screens
IPTV Xtream4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Control TV and IPTV Xtream both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of IPTV Xtream's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control TV's. Remote Control TV's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and IPTV Xtream sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPTV Xtream holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 117 and 253 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Remote Control TV's written reviews are positive against 53% of IPTV Xtream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control TV ships an update every 3 weeks, IPTV Xtream fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Control TV versus IPTV Xtream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control TVIPTV Xtream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (117 ratings)4.6 (253 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117253 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB177 MB
Age rating4++12
DeveloperCaitlyn,N MackosKeyur Kyada

Customer experience

Remote Control TV

All ratings103 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

IPTV Xtream

All ratings250 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.1%

Bugs and requests

Remote Control TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IPTV Xtream

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't provide any instructions
  • Developer support form has disappearing submit button
  • No way to contact developer
  • Live channels, series, and movies are empty

Requested features

5 requests
  • Search and sorting options
  • EPG support
  • Option to hide selected groups
  • PiP support
  • Replace Home/Start screen with a preferred channel list/playlist/favorites

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Control TV

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifetimeFree
8 purchases

IPTV Xtream

Subscriptions7
  • weekly2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro2 variants$49.99

Questions

Is Remote Control TV free?
Remote Control TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV Xtream free?
IPTV Xtream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control TV or IPTV Xtream?
IPTV Xtream is rated higher. Remote Control TV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.6 from 253 ratings.
Do Remote Control TV or IPTV Xtream have ads?
Neither Remote Control TV nor IPTV Xtream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control TV or IPTV Xtream?
Remote Control TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and IPTV Xtream fortnightly. Most recently, Remote Control TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on November 5, 2026.

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