# TV Remote vs 4SGen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4SGen at none against TV Remote's 4. 4SGen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 4SGen asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, 4SGen monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | 4SGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6748515879/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nothern Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/907836066) | [Kien Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125813325) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6748515879)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for Smart TVs and streaming devices. Easily control power, volume, channels, and use your phone's keyboard for searching. Cast photos and videos directly to your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Smart keyboard input, Media player control, Photo & video casting, Quick setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Plan | $14.99 | per year |


### 4SGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4sgen/id6755377703)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 4SGen free?

4SGen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV Remote or 4SGen have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; 4SGen does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or 4SGen?

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, and 4SGen monthly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and 4SGen on October 28, 2026.

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