Freemote vs Onx Remote TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Freemote
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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.
Onx Remote TV
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Onx is a beautifully simple remote for your smart TV. Designed for iOS, built for your living room. SUPPORTED TVs • Philips (2014+) • LG (WebOS) • Samsung (Tizen) • Sony Bravia (IRCC) EVERYTHING A REMOTE SHOULD DO • D-pad with press-and-hold • Volume & channel • Home, Back, Options, Info • Play / pause / rewind / fast-forward • Colour buttons and text input • Ambilight control (Philips) • One-tap launch for Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Max, Spotify and more FAST, RELIABLE PAIRING Pair once and forget. Onx remembers every TV on your network and reconnects instantly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Onx Remote TV at none against Freemote's shown. Onx Remote TV also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Freemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Onx Remote TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Freemote ships an update every 4 months, Onx Remote TV every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Freemote | Onx Remote TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fikret Sarper Tek | Arden Olgundemir |
In-app purchases
Freemote
- Remove Ads$3.99
Onx Remote TV
- Montly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
- Onx Remote LifeTime$14.99
Questions
Is Freemote free?
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