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 – Your Ultimate IPTV Playlist Player IPTV Xtream is crafted for users who want complete control over their streaming experience, without any pre-loaded content. Whether you're using it as an IPTV Smarters Player, IPTV Smarters Pro, or an IPTV Smarters Lite alternative, this app empowers you to create, manage, and enjoy your own custom content libraries using legitimate and authorized sources. Whether you're streaming via Xtream Codes, M3U files, or direct MP4 links, IPTV Xtream works like an IPTV Smart Player and delivers a flexible, all-in-one solution for IPTV content consumption—designed for clarity, speed, and convenience. Create. Organize. Watch. Multiple Playlist Support Manage several playlists effortlessly. Whether you're switching between genres or user profiles, this IPTV Smarters Player Lite alternative makes it easy. Supports Xtream Codes, M3U, and MP4 Compatible with the most popular formats, IPTV Xtream gives you a seamless experience across live streams, VOD, and more. It’s your go-to IPTV Player and IPTV Stream Player for all devices. Advanced Video Player Enjoy smooth playback with support for MP4, M3U, MOV, WebVTT, and more. IPTV Xtream rivals any IPTV Smarter app with its optimized streaming performance. Picture in Picture (PiP) Mode Keep watching your content while using other apps—multitasking made simple. Background Play Continue listening to your content even when the app is minimized or your screen is locked. AirPlay Support Enjoy your content on the big screen with seamless AirPlay streaming. Smart & Intuitive UI Navigate with ease thanks to a clean, responsive interface that keeps your content front and center—ideal for users looking for a polished IPTV Smarters Player Pro experience. Free Default Live Channels Access a selection of free live channels, including news, movies, music, and more, to get started instantly. Your Personalized Media Hub Create and manage your own channel lists, VOD libraries, and playlists with zero restrictions—just like you would in IPTV Smarters apps. Watch Anytime, Anywhere Stream your content anytime, anywhere, on the go or at home—an ideal alternative to any IPTV Smarters Pro app. Subscription & Premium Features Unlock additional features with our premium plans: PIP Mode with Lockscreen Play Airplay with ease Ad-Free experience FREE unlimited channels Create your custom playlist Preloaded playlist Add multiple users easily Create multiple M3U playlists Subscription Plans: Weekly – $2.99 (3 days trial) Yearly – $11.99 Lifetime – $19.99 (one-time purchase) Enjoy a 3-day free trial to explore all premium features. After the trial period ends, your chosen subscription will be automatically charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal anytime via your Apple ID settings. For more information on managing subscriptions, visit: Apple Support - Manage Subscriptions Support & Contact: Need help or have feedback? Reach out to us at: support@apptivityglobal.com IPTV Xtream gives you the tools and flexibility to build your own streaming world—securely, legally, and without compromise. Your playlists. Your content. Your way. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://apptivityglobal.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://privacypolicytest12.blogspot.com

Screenshots

Remote Control TV4 screens
IPTV Xtream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IPTV Xtream at 53% against Remote Control TV's 25%. IPTV Xtream also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Remote Control TV's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 11 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, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 248 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 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control TV versus IPTV Xtream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control TVIPTV Xtream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (103 ratings)4.7 (248 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews52.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103248 — 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 MB113 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 ratings248 ratings
Positive91.1%
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
11 purchases

IPTV Xtream

Subscriptions9
  • weekly2 variants$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
  • yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$49.99
  • 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 4.4 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while IPTV Xtream averages 4.7 from 248 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 16, 2026 and IPTV Xtream on October 13, 2026.

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