Comparison

Freemote vs Handy TV Remote

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

Handy TV Remote

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Most "universal remote" apps make you subscribe - or they paywall the volume and power buttons and bury the screen in ads. Handy doesn't. Every button works for free, there are no ads, and the one-time Pro unlock - no subscription, no auto-renew, no trial - is only for the extras. Turn your phone into a proper remote for the TV in the living room - or every room. Handy connects over your Wi-Fi network: a fast, tactile D-pad, real volume and playback control, keyboard typing, and voice search, so you stop hunting for the plastic remote wedged in the couch. FREE - the whole remote, no catch • D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, and playback - all of it, free • Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters one at a time • Voice search - speak, and it lands in the TV's search box • Launch apps like Netflix and YouTube straight from the grid • Quick reconnect - Handy remembers your TV and connects the moment you open it WORKS WITH • Sony (Smart TV / Bravia) • Samsung (Tizen smart TVs) • LG (webOS) • Roku and Roku TV HANDY PRO - one-time $2.99, no subscription One payment unlocks the extras and keeps them forever - bought once, yours for good. We will never turn it into a subscription. No weekly fee, no auto-renew, no "3-day trial" that charges you on day one. • Customizable buttons - map the quick-action slots to any app or function you want • Control every room - save all your TVs and switch between them in a tap • Themes & accents - give each TV its own color so you always know which one you're pointing at No ads. No account. No tracking. No subscription. Your phone and TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Pairing codes and settings stay on your device - nothing is sent to us. Not affiliated with Sony, Samsung, LG, or Roku. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Freemote4 screens
Handy TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Handy TV Remote at none against Freemote's shown. Handy TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Freemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Handy TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Freemote ships an update every 4 months, Handy TV Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Freemote versus Handy TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreemoteHandy TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFikret Sarper TekTung Nguyen Son

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Freemote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Handy TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Freemote free?
Freemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handy TV Remote free?
Handy TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Freemote or Handy TV Remote have ads?
Freemote shows ads; Handy TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Freemote or Handy TV Remote?
Freemote ships an update every 4 months, and Handy TV Remote every 5 days. Most recently, Freemote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Handy TV Remote on November 5, 2026.

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