Comparison

TV Remote vs Stenfox Orion

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Features
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TV Remote - Android TV Control makes controlling your Android TV easier than ever. Turn your phone into a smart remote and enjoy seamless navigation, quick typing, and effortless control without searching for physical remotes. Key Features: Smart Remote Control - Navigate, control volume, change channels & more. Voice Search Support - Quickly search apps, shows & movies. Phone Keyboard Input - Type instantly into your TV without the on-screen keyboard. Auto TV Detection - Finds and connects to your Android TV on the same Wi-Fi. Fast & Stable Connection - Smooth control with zero lag. Dark & Light Theme - Choose your preferred look. Secure Pairing - Your connection stays private and encrypted. Control your Android TV with ease - anytime, anywhere in your home. Terms of use: https://github.com/superwebarmy/thealpha/blob/main/tv-remote-terms-of-use.md

About

Stenfox Orion

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Verify your iPhone or iPad with a comprehensive guided testing experience. Stenfox Orion helps you assess essential hardware features and device functionality through a simple step-by-step process. Stenfox Orion provides clear instructions for each test and records results as you progress, making it easy to review device functionality in one place.

Screenshots

TV Remote3 screens
Stenfox Orion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stenfox Orion at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 11 days, Stenfox Orion every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
TV Remote versus Stenfox Orion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteStenfox Orion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShakti GoyalSTENFOX

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Stenfox Orion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stenfox Orion free?
Stenfox Orion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote or Stenfox Orion have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Stenfox Orion does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Stenfox Orion?
TV Remote ships an update every 11 days, and Stenfox Orion every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stenfox Orion on October 8, 2026.

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