Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Joystick mouse control
  • App shortcuts
  • Wireless keyboard
  • Volume control
  • D-pad cursor nudging
  • Mac and Windows support
Features
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Okeke Controller turns your iPhone into a wireless remote, talk to text device, and keyboard. Control your computer from the couch, across the room, or anywhere on the same Wi-Fi. CONNECT IN SECONDS Open Okeke Controller and your computer appears automatically. Tap to connect. No accounts, pairing codes, or complicated setup. YOUR IPHONE IS THE MOUSE Move the cursor with your finger, tap to click, scroll with two fingers, and right-click with a two-finger tap. Adjust the cursor speed to your liking or switch to joystick mode for a different way to navigate. TYPE TO TALK Use our talk to text feature and type with your voice. QUICK CONTROLS • Select All • Delete • Enter • Play/Pause • Volume • Scrolling • Back • Show Desktop MOVIE NIGHT FROM THE COUCH Launch Netflix, YouTube, or Hulu and control playback without getting up. Navigate, type searches, adjust the volume, and control your computer right from your phone. MADE TO STAY CONNECTED Okeke Controller works with the free Okeke Control receiver for Mac and Windows. Your devices discover each other over your local network and automatically reconnect when possible after sleep or temporary connection loss. No account required. Your remote connection stays on your local network. On Mac, Accessibility permission is required to control your computer. PRICING Try Okeke Controller free for 3 days. After the trial: • $1.99/week • $4.99/month • $49.99/year Requires the free Okeke Control receiver on your computer. Terms of Use: https://okekedev.github.io/controlla/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://okekedev.github.io/controlla/privacy.html

About

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.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Secure pairing
  • Full native remote controls
  • App shortcuts for popular streaming services
  • Manual IP fallback
  • On-device credential storage
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Computer Remote. Okeke Control3 screens
Local TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Local TV Remote at none against Computer Remote. Okeke Control's 2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Computer Remote. Okeke Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Local TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Computer Remote. Okeke Control versus Local TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputer Remote. Okeke ControlLocal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian OkekePruthvish Panakanti

Customer experience

Computer Remote. Okeke Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Local TV Remote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Computer Remote. Okeke Control

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Computer Remote Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
None

Local TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Computer Remote. Okeke Control free?
Computer Remote. Okeke Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Local TV Remote free?
Local TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Computer Remote. Okeke Control or Local TV Remote?
Computer Remote. Okeke Control and Local TV Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Computer Remote. Okeke Control or Local TV Remote have ads?
Neither Computer Remote. Okeke Control nor Local TV Remote shows ads.

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