Comparison

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote vs Bluetooth Remote App

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

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About

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and convenient TV remote. Easily control smart TVs and streaming devices with features like voice input, smart keyboard, and touchpad navigation. Launch your favorite apps with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Full smart TV control
  • Voice control and input
  • Smart keyboard input
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Quick app launch
  • Supports Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV
Features
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TVRem – Free Universal Remote App for iPhone Turn your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. With TVRem, you can use iPhone as TV remote to control your smart TV easily and quickly - no more lost remotes or dead batteries. TVRem is a simple and reliable free TV remote app for iPhone that lets you take full control of your TV right from your phone. Use it to swipe through menus, type faster, search with your voice, and launch apps in a single tap. Supported TVs & Media Players This universal remote control app is compatible with the most popular smart TVs and streaming devices: Samsung Smart TVs - from the latest models to many older ones. Roku - streaming players, Roku-branded TVs, and other TVs with Roku OS built in. Fire TV - streaming players, Amazon Smart TVs, and other TVs with Fire TV built in. Android TV & Google TV - Android TVs, Chromecast with Google TV, and Google TV Streamers. LG Smart TVs - from the latest models to many older ones. Key Features • Full Control Over Your Smart TV Manage your Smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad with our free universal remote app. Adjust the volume, switch channels, and control playback from one place. Your iPhone becomes the only remote you’ll ever need. • Voice Control and Input Talk to your TV using Google Assistant or Alexa on supported models. Use your voice to search for shows, change channels, or even adjust the volume. And if you need to type something, just use your phone’s voice input instead of the on-screen keyboard. Hands-free, simple, and surprisingly smart. • Smart Keyboard Input Type movie titles, passwords, or search queries right from your iPhone’s keyboard. With this iPhone remote app, you can forget about slow on-screen typing. Searching and entering text have never been this fast and convenient. • Touchpad Navigation Navigate your TV with smooth, intuitive gestures using this iPhone remote control app. Swipe to move and tap to select - just like using your phone. It’s simple, modern, and feels completely natural. • Quick App Launch Launch Netflix, YouTube, or Prime Video without even picking up your TV remote. TVRem gives you seamless access to all your favorite streaming platforms. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. Download this free universal remote app now and enjoy all the benefits of having your TV remote in your pocket at all times. TVRem - the only remote you need is already in your hand. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.electronic.us/company/policies/ TVRem is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the brands mentioned.

About

Bluetooth Remote App

Transform your iPhone into a versatile Bluetooth remote. Easily discover, connect, and manage nearby devices, including TVs, with essential controls. Keep frequently used connections readily accessible for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby Bluetooth devices
  • Connect with ease
  • Manage frequently used devices
  • View connection history
  • Control compatible TVs
  • Simple and clean interface
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a convenient Bluetooth remote and easily manage compatible devices from one simple app. Discover nearby Bluetooth devices, connect with ease, and keep your frequently used devices within quick reach. Scan for available devices and explore compatible Bluetooth connections around you. Save devices you use regularly so you can find them quickly whenever you need them. Your connection history helps you keep track of previously connected devices, while the recent devices section gives you fast access to devices you've used lately. Connect to compatible TVs and enjoy a convenient remote experience directly from your iPhone. Use essential controls such as Home, Volume Up, Volume Down, Channel Up, Channel Down, Previous, Play/Pause, Stop, and Next to navigate and control supported TV functions with ease. Whether you're reconnecting to a familiar device or looking for a new Bluetooth connection, Bluetooth Remote keeps everything organized in one convenient place. Its clean interface makes discovering devices, managing connections, and accessing remote controls simple and straightforward.

Screenshots

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote4 screens
Bluetooth Remote App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote at 4.8 against Bluetooth Remote App's 1.0. TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote versus Bluetooth Remote App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVRem Universal SmartTV RemoteBluetooth Remote App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews97.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.8K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectronic Team, Inc.xenia diaz

In-app purchases

None

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Remote App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote free?
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluetooth Remote App free?
Bluetooth Remote App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote or Bluetooth Remote App?
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote is rated higher. TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.8K ratings, while Bluetooth Remote App averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote or Bluetooth Remote App have ads?
Bluetooth Remote App shows ads; TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote does not.

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