Comparison

AnyTV vs AxisForge

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

Head to head
About

AnyTV

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control major TV brands wirelessly via WiFi, with features like Siri voice commands, touchpad navigation, and a built-in keyboard. Protect your remote from kids and enjoy a clutter-free entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Universal Smart TV compatibility
  • WiFi wireless control
  • Siri voice commands
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Multi-TV management
  • Parental controls with Face ID/passcode
Features
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Tired of searching for your lost TV remote? Turn your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. No more searching for lost remotes. AnyTV Controller lets you control your TV over WiFi—no extra hardware or IR blaster required. Works with Smart TV and Google TV devices, including Sony, TCL, Hisense, Sharp (selected models), Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, and other Smart TV boxes. Key Features: - Easy Setup: Automatically detects TVs on the same WiFi network—no pairing codes needed - Smooth Navigation: Touchpad control and built-in keyboard for fast text input - Voice Control: Use Siri to adjust volume, change channels, and more - Multi-Device Control: Manage multiple TVs in different rooms with ease Why You'll Love It: - No more dead batteries or lost remotes - Control your TV from anywhere on your WiFi network - Clean and intuitive interface - Secure with Face ID or Passcode - Perfect for hotels—use your own device - Easy to use even in the dark Download AnyTV Controller today and enjoy a smarter way to control your TV. Free to download. Optional premium features available via in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.anytvcontroller.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.anytvcontroller.com/terms-of-service/ Contact: dev.nwr.studio@gmail.com

About

AxisForge

Features
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AxisForge turns your iPhone into a professional wireless jog pendant for your CNC router or laser cutter — no dedicated hardware remote needed, just your phone and the AxisForge USB dongle. WORKS WITH YOUR SOFTWARE Built-in profiles for the most popular CNC and laser software — no configuration needed: Carbide Motion Universal G-Code Sender (Mac & Windows) Easel by Inventables Mach3 OpenBuilds CONTROL Generic GRBL LightBurn Custom Layout — assign any key combination to any button DESIGNED FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Large, glowing jog buttons you can tap confidently with work gloves on ARM/DISARM safety system — buttons only send keystrokes when intentionally armed Deadman mode — hold the ARM button to keep jogging; release and the machine stops instantly Automatic watchdog: if your phone disconnects mid-jog, the dongle stops all movement within 500ms Auto-disarms when you navigate away from the jog screen — no accidental moves Hold-to-jog mode for continuous movement, or tap mode for precise incremental steps 5 increment presets: 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 / 25 mm Feed rate selector: Slow / Med / Fast FEED HOLD always reachable — even when disarmed INSTANT RESPONSE Jog commands fire the instant your finger touches the button — not on lift Hold-to-jog starts immediately on first touch with zero delay HAPTIC FEEDBACK BUILT FOR THE SHOP Talks directly to the native Taptic Engine for zero-latency response Four feel presets: Smooth, Click, Punch, and Machine — from subtle to industrial Press Kick intensity: Off, Tiny, Light, Medium, Heavy, or Hardcore Smooth continuous hold buzz powered by Core Haptics — one clean waveform for the entire hold, no ticking Hold Speed control: dial in when the buzz starts, from a relaxed delay to instant on first touch SIMPLE SETUP Plug the AxisForge USB dongle into your CNC or laser computer Open the app — it finds the dongle automatically over Bluetooth Pick your software profile ARM and start jogging The dongle acts as a USB keyboard to your computer — no drivers, no software install, no admin rights needed. It just works. THE DONGLE The AxisForge wireless dongle is sold separately at TheBossFactory.ca and Etsy. The app is free. AxisForge is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carbide 3D, Inventables, LightBurn Software, Newfangled Solutions, OpenBuilds, or any other software manufacturer.

Screenshots

AnyTV4 screens
AxisForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AxisForge at none against AnyTV's 3. AxisForge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. AnyTV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AxisForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyTV ships an update every 3 weeks, AxisForge fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AnyTV versus AxisForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyTVAxisForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYONGXING JINFrancis Bosse

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AnyTV

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annually3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
None

AxisForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyTV free?
AnyTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AxisForge free?
AxisForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnyTV or AxisForge have ads?
AnyTV shows ads; AxisForge does not.
Which is updated more often, AnyTV or AxisForge?
AnyTV ships an update every 3 weeks, and AxisForge fortnightly. Most recently, AnyTV was updated on September 9, 2026 and AxisForge on October 3, 2026.

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