Comparison

Remote TV Control vs Screen Time Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote TV Control

Control your Samsung or LG smart TV with your phone. This app offers wireless pairing, touchpad and voice controls, and quick access to favorite apps and inputs. Easily navigate, play media, and manage volume from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Wireless Wi-Fi/Bluetooth pairing
  • Touchpad and button controls
  • Voice command functionality
  • Customizable presets for apps and channels
  • Direct app launching and input switching
Features
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Control your TV with your mobile device using TVly. Replace the physical remote with a responsive, easy-to-use app that connects to compatible smart TVs and streaming devices, giving you fast access to navigation, playback, volume, inputs, and favorite apps. Highlights: 1. Wireless pairing: Connect quickly over Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth for reliable remote control. 2. Touchpad and button controls: Use an intuitive touchpad alongside a traditional button layout for precise navigation and playback commands. 3. Voice commands: Search, launch apps, change channels, and adjust volume hands-free with built-in voice control. 4. Custom presets: Save favorite channels, apps, and settings for one-tap access. 5. App launcher & input switching: Open streaming services and switch TV inputs directly from your phone. Subscription plans: 1. Weekly subscription 2. Annual subscription Privacy Notice: https://tvly.click/privacy Terms of Service: https://tvly.click/terms

About

Screen Time Control

Manage your device usage with timers and smart app blocking to enhance focus. Build self-control through interactive challenges and reaction training. Includes eye care features for healthier screen time.

Highlights
  • Focus timers
  • Simulated lock screens
  • Smart app blocking
  • Decision challenges
  • Reaction training
  • Eye care features
Features
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Professional screen time manager! Boost focus with timers, simulated lock screens, and smart app blocking. Build self-control through decision challenges and reaction training. Eye care features for productive screen time.

Screenshots

Remote TV Control4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Time Control at none against Remote TV Control's 3. Screen Time Control also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9). Remote TV Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Remote TV Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Screen Time Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Time Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 21 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Remote TV Control versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TV ControlScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (10 ratings)4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1021 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmma Janssens天瑜 贾

Customer experience

Remote TV Control

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative20.0%

Screen Time Control

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote TV Control

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
None

Screen Time Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote TV Control free?
Remote TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Remote TV Control or Screen Time Control?
Screen Time Control is rated higher. Remote TV Control averages 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Remote TV Control or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Remote TV Control does not.

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