Comparison

Remote Control TV vs Your Curtain Call

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

Your Curtain Call

Features
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Curtain Call is a local-first tracker for TV shows and movies. Your watch history, lists, ratings, and progress stay on your device - no account required, and no custom backend holding your data. SHOWS · MOVIES · PROGRESS Follow shows and build a movie watchlist. Mark episodes, seasons, or whole titles watched. Rewatch without losing history. See Continue Watching, upcoming releases, and a calendar of what’s airing next. DISCOVER & DETAILS Search shows, movies, and actors. Open rich detail pages with cast, ratings, trailers, and region-aware Where to Watch offers. Spoiler-aware episode views keep unwatched titles masked until you’re ready. MAKE IT YOURS React to episodes and movies, rate what you finish, pick favourite characters, and unlock achievement badges as you go. Build custom lists. Share a branded snapshot of your stats. CURTAIN CALL When the year winds down, take a cinematic tour of your watch year - time watched, top titles, streaks, and more - then share a year snapshot with friends. OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS Bring your own TMDB credentials for catalog metadata. Optionally sync watched state from Jellyfin or Plex, and hook up Sonarr or Radarr for tracking and downloads. Import a TV Time export or restore from a Curtain Call backup. Optional iCloud or Google Drive backup keeps a private copy you control. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Glance at Continue Watching and Upcoming Episodes without opening the app. Privacy-minded by design: your tracking data lives on device. Catalog metadata and optional servers only connect when you choose to configure them. Requires a TMDB API Read Access Token (you add your own in Settings) for posters, search, and discovery.

Screenshots

Remote Control TV4 screens
Your Curtain Call4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Your Curtain Call at none against Remote Control TV's 4. Your Curtain Call also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Remote Control TV's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support 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. Your Curtain Call asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control TV ships an update every 3 weeks, Your Curtain Call every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control TV versus Your Curtain Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control TVYour Curtain Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (117 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings117 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCaitlyn,N MackosNiels van Brenk

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
None

Your Curtain Call

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Control TV free?
Remote Control TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Your Curtain Call free?
Your Curtain Call is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Control TV or Your Curtain Call have ads?
Neither Remote Control TV nor Your Curtain Call shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control TV or Your Curtain Call?
Remote Control TV ships an update every 3 weeks, and Your Curtain Call every 10 days. Most recently, Remote Control TV was updated on October 30, 2026 and Your Curtain Call on November 6, 2026.

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