Remo vs TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remo
Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for your TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigation with a sleek interface. Works over Wi-Fi with most Smart TVs.
- Universal smart TV remote support
- Full TV control (power, volume, channels)
- Wi-Fi connectivity, no extra hardware
- Sleek and easy-to-use interface
- Auto-discovery for quick connection
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Remo turns your iPhone into a fast, beautiful remote for your smart TV. No extra hardware, no setup: connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi‑Fi and Remo finds your TV in seconds. NEW IN REMO • Turn your TV on from your iPhone (on TVs that can be switched on over Wi‑Fi) • Voice search: say what you're looking for and Remo types it on your TV • Open your TV's apps in one tap and pin your favorites to the top • Switch HDMI and other inputs from a list on supported TVs • Lock Screen widgets for power and volume WORKS WITH YOUR TV Remo works with most smart TVs and streaming players that support control over your home network. No infrared (IR) needed, and nothing to install on your TV. EVERYTHING YOUR REMOTE DOES — AND MORE • Power, volume, mute, channels and a precise D‑pad • Touchpad: swipe to move, tap to select • Keyboard: type searches and passwords straight from your iPhone • Number pad and media controls (play, pause, rewind, forward) • Home, back, menu, input source and app shortcuts where your TV supports them BUILT FOR SPEED • Finds TVs on your network in seconds • Remembers your TVs and reconnects automatically • Switch between TVs in the living room, bedroom or office WIDGETS & CONTROL CENTER Change the volume, mute or turn the TV off from your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Control Center — without opening the app. Siri Shortcuts are supported too. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Remo talks to your TV directly over your local network. No account needed. REMO PRO Some features require a Remo Pro subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://remotv.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Remo is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer.
TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.
- Universal smart TV control
- Keyboard and voice search
- App launching
- Touchpad for LG TVs
- WiFi connectivity
- No account required
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Lost the remote? Take back control. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Change the volume, find your next show and get back to watching. YOUR COUCH. YOUR TV. YOUR RULES. Stop hunting between the cushions. TV Remote puts everyday controls, a keyboard and TV app shortcuts right in your hand. Connect over WiFi, pair your TV and make yourself comfortable. No extra hardware. No account to create. A UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Tap to navigate, adjust volume, change channels and control playback. • Press and hold volume or channel buttons to keep the action going. • Type searches with your iPhone keyboard on supported TVs. • Dictate into supported TV search fields instead of tapping letter by letter. • Swipe and point with the touchpad on compatible LG webOS TVs. • Browse and launch supported apps installed on your TV. • Find your TV over WiFi or add it by IP address, then reconnect for your next session. ONE TV. EVERYDAY CONTROLS. FREE. Use the in-app remote for one TV with advertising. Enjoy supported keyboard, voice input, app launching and LG touchpad features without a subscription. GO PRO ONCE. GET MORE FROM YOUR TV. One purchase unlocks TV Remote Pro: • Remove ads. • Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms. • Customize your TV app shortcut row. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for supported actions on a paired, saved TV. Buy once. No recurring subscription. MADE FOR POPULAR SMART TV PLATFORMS • Samsung TVs running Tizen • LG TVs running webOS • Roku TVs and streaming players • Google TV and Android TV models, including compatible Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices with ADB debugging enabled • Vizio SmartCast TVs Compatibility and available controls vary by TV platform, model and firmware. Keyboard, voice input, touchpad, app launching and power controls are available where supported. Streaming apps and their content or subscriptions are not included. GET READY IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Find your TV and approve any pairing request on its screen. 3. Open the remote and take control. Remote commands travel directly from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Optional diagnostic reports help us investigate connection problems and can be turned off in Settings. Download TV Remote and put your next movie night back in your hands. Support: https://tvremote.puresoftltd.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 5.0 against Remo's 4.0. Remo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Remo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Remo | TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | PERIZADE ERBAS | VietTS CO., LTD |
Customer experience
Remo
TV Remote
In-app purchases
Remo
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
TV Remote
- TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99







