# TV Remote vs XboxPad

The clearest difference is price: TV Remote at Free against XboxPad's $4.99. XboxPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TV Remote is free to download; XboxPad costs $4.99 up front. TV Remote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. XboxPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | XboxPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-voice-control/id6752770548/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **119** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 161 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICEAGE TECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791654896) | [荷芬 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883926990) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-voice-control/id6752770548)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Control your television and streaming devices using voice commands or gestures. Enjoy seamless integration with Siri for hands-free operation and quick pairing.

**Highlights:** Voice control with Siri integration, Quick and simple pairing, Full remote controls, Low-latency local performance, Privacy-first design, Optimized for iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to VIP | $12.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to VIP | $12.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to VIP | $39.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to VIP | $39.99 | per year |


### XboxPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xboxpadwireless-pc-controller/id6781927443)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XboxPad free?

XboxPad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV Remote or XboxPad have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; XboxPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or XboxPad?

TV Remote ships an update weekly, and XboxPad weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and XboxPad on October 7, 2026.

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