Comparison

Freemote vs Flick

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

Head to head
About

Freemote

Features
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Non-subscription universal remote app for controlling smart TVs and streaming devices over Wi-Fi. Connect multiple devices at the same time and switch between them instantly from a single app, with support for a wide range of TVs and streaming devices. This is an independently developed project. Minimal ads help cover operating costs, and an affordable lifetime Remove Ads purchase is available. If you notice a bug or compatibility issue, please contact us through the support page. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV or streaming device brand. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Flick

Features
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Flick turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your webOS Smart TV. Control your webOS television with intuitive gestures - no more searching for the lost remote! INTUITIVE TOUCHPAD CONTROL Navigate your TV just like a laptop trackpad. Move the cursor smoothly, tap to select, and scroll through content with natural gestures. Perfect for browsing apps and web content on your TV. FULL REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY • D-Pad navigation with responsive controls • Volume and mute controls • Channel up/down • Media playback (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Power on/off • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Number pad for direct channel input QUICK APP LAUNCHER Launch your favorite streaming apps instantly: • Netflix • YouTube • Apple TV+ • Prime Video • Disney+ • And more... SMART KEYBOARD INPUT Type on your TV effortlessly. Search for movies, enter passwords, or browse the web using your phone's keyboard instead of the tedious on-screen TV keyboard. INPUT SOURCE SWITCHING Quickly switch between HDMI inputs, cable, and other connected devices with just a tap. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad to the same WiFi as your TV 2. Flick automatically discovers your webOS ( LG ) TV 3. Accept the pairing request on your TV 4. Start controlling! DESIGNED FOR webOS (LG) Built specifically for webOS (LG) Smart TVs running webOS. Supports a wide range of webOS TV models from recent years. PRIVACY FOCUSED Flick communicates directly with your TV over your local network. No accounts required, no data collected, no cloud servers involved. BEAUTIFUL DARK INTERFACE Elegant dark theme designed for comfortable use in dimly lit rooms while watching TV. REQUIREMENTS • webOS (LG) Smart TV • iPhone or iPad running iOS 17+ • Both devices on the same WiFi network • "webOS/LG Connect Apps" enabled on your TV Download Flick now and never lose your remote again!

Screenshots

Freemote4 screens
Flick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flick at none against Freemote's 1. Flick also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Freemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Freemote versus Flick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreemoteFlick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFikret Sarper TekArpita Ghosh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Freemote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Flick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freemote free?
Freemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flick free?
Flick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freemote or Flick have ads?
Freemote shows ads; Flick does not.

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