Comparison

Petty Note vs TV Control

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

Head to head
About

Petty Note

Features
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Petty Note is your daily “venting notebook”! Write down your mood, rants, or funny little moments — and let our cute cartoon buddy cheer you up while helping you release stress with a smile. Features • AI Comfort: Share your mood, and the AI will reply with comforting or funny words. • Anger Index: Get a playful prediction of how likely you’ll get annoyed today. • Kawaii Style: Cute Japanese-inspired design with adorable forms and illustrations. • Private Journal: A safe and personal space for your thoughts and frustrations. Whether you want to keep a diary, blow off steam, or just need a playful outlet, Petty Note is your loyal little emotional sidekick

About

TV Control

Control your smart TV from your phone with this universal remote app. Navigate menus, cast media, and use voice commands for a seamless viewing experience. Connects locally over Wi-Fi and prioritizes user privacy.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity
  • On-screen navigation and touchpad
  • Voice command support
  • Media casting (music, photos, videos)
  • App access on TV
Features
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Lost your remote? TVBuddy turns your iPhone into a universal TV remote for compatible smart TVs and streaming devices. Connect over the same Wi-Fi network and control your TV from your phone — no IR blaster or direct line of sight required. Universal TV Remote Control Use TVBuddy to navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, enter text, switch inputs and access supported TV functions from your iPhone. Supported Smart TVs TVBuddy works with compatible TVs and streaming devices including: Samsung — Tizen TV LG — webOS TV Roku — Roku TV Amazon Fire TV — Fire TV Stick & Fire TV devices Sony — Google TV / Android TV TCL — Google TV / Android TV Hisense — VIDAA and supported Google TV models Vizio — supported Smart TV models Philips — supported Google TV models Panasonic — supported Fire TV models Toshiba — Fire TV and supported VIDAA models Compatibility and available controls may vary by TV model and operating system. Keyboard & Touchpad Use your iPhone keyboard for faster text input on supported TVs. Navigate compatible TVs using touchpad controls directly from your phone. Voice Search Use voice search on supported TVs and platforms to find apps and more without typing. App Launcher Quickly open supported streaming and TV apps directly from your remote screen. Cast Photos, Videos & Music Cast supported photos, videos and music from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Screen mirroring availability may vary by TV platform and model. Quick Connection Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and open TVBuddy. Compatible TVs can be discovered automatically, with pairing required on some platforms. Wi-Fi Remote Control TVBuddy communicates over your local Wi-Fi network, so supported controls do not require an IR blaster or direct line of sight. Multiple TVs Save multiple compatible TVs and switch between them whenever needed. Ad-Free Experience TVBuddy does not display third-party in-app ads, so you can control your TV without ad interruptions. Optional in-app purchases unlock premium features. TVBuddy is free to download with optional in-app purchases. TVBuddy is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the TV manufacturers or streaming services mentioned above. Privacy Policy: https://tvbuddy.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Petty Note4 screens
TV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Petty Note at none against TV Control's 11. TV Control's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. TV Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Petty Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Petty Note versus TV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPetty NoteTV Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—32 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB98 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSze Yuen LeungBeyond Limits Cloud Services LLC

In-app purchases

None

Petty Note

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Control

Subscriptions4
  • TVBuddy Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TVBuddy Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • TVBuddy Pro Yearly1 Year trial4 variants$24.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • TVBuddy Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$34.99
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$42.49
Show 1 more
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Petty Note free?
Petty Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Control free?
TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Petty Note or TV Control have ads?
Neither Petty Note nor TV Control shows ads.

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