Computer Remote. Okeke Control vs Local TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Computer Remote. Okeke Control
Turn your iPhone into a wireless remote for your Mac or PC. Effortlessly control your cursor, launch applications, adjust volume, and type from a distance. Enjoy seamless control over your computer without any complex setup.
- Joystick mouse control
- App shortcuts
- Wireless keyboard
- Volume control
- D-pad cursor nudging
- Mac and Windows support
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Okeke Control turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad, keyboard and voice typing for your computer. Control your Mac or PC from the couch, across the room, or with one hand. FROM THE COUCH, OR WITH ONE HAND I made Okeke Control to run my computer from across the room. When I broke my collarbone, it also became how I used my PC with one arm: move the cursor with my thumb and talk instead of type. Whether you're on the couch, in bed, or working around an injury, it works the same way. CONNECT IN SECONDS Install the free Okeke Control app on your Mac or Windows PC. Your computer shows up on your phone automatically. Tap to connect, and it reconnects on its own after your computer wakes. YOUR IPHONE IS THE MOUSE Move the cursor with one finger, tap to click, scroll with two fingers, and two-finger tap to right-click. Adjust the speed, or switch to joystick mode. TALK TO TYPE Speak and your words type on your computer. Fix them on your phone before you send. SHORTCUTS AND KEYS Copy, paste, select all, app switcher, show desktop, play/pause, volume, Enter and a backspace you can hold. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. Everything stays on your own Wi-Fi network. On Mac, Accessibility permission is needed to control the computer. PRICING Try Pro free for 3 days, then $4.99/month. Or buy Lifetime once and keep it forever. Requires the free Okeke Control app on your Mac or PC. Terms: https://okekedev.github.io/controlla/terms.html Privacy: https://okekedev.github.io/controlla/privacy.html
Local TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a private and responsive remote for compatible Google TV and Samsung televisions. Automatically discover and securely pair with devices on your Wi-Fi network for seamless control.
- Automatic TV discovery
- Secure pairing
- Full native remote controls
- App shortcuts for popular streaming services
- Manual IP fallback
- On-device credential storage
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Local TV Remote turns your iPhone into a private, responsive remote for compatible Google TV and Samsung televisions on the same Wi-Fi network. Discover nearby televisions automatically, pair securely when required, and reconnect without repeating setup. The native remote includes directional navigation, Select, Back, Home, Power, volume, mute, playback controls, and verified shortcuts for popular TV apps where supported. Features: • Automatic discovery for compatible Google TV and Samsung TVs • Google TV pairing using the code displayed on the television • Secure on-device storage of pairing credentials in iOS Keychain • Directional pad, Select, Back, Home, Power, volume, mute, and playback controls • Verified YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video shortcuts on supported televisions • Manual IP fallback when automatic discovery is unavailable • Automatic reconnection after returning to the app • Experimental text input for compatible Google TV fields • Light and dark appearances, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support Local TV Remote has no ads, analytics, accounts, or cloud service. Television details and pairing credentials remain on your iPhone. Some functions vary by television model, firmware, settings, and installed apps. Samsung text entry is not supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local TV Remote at none against Computer Remote. Okeke Control's 5. Local TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Computer Remote. Okeke Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Computer Remote. Okeke Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Local TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Computer Remote. Okeke Control against 5.0 for Local TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | Computer Remote. Okeke Control | Local TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Okeke | Pruthvish Panakanti |
Customer experience
Computer Remote. Okeke Control
Local TV Remote
In-app purchases
Computer Remote. Okeke Control
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Pro3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
- Lifetime$7.99
- Lifetime$15.99
Local TV Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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