zizaiTVRemote vs TVSnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
zizaiTVRemote
Transform your Apple devices into a private and efficient TV remote for compatible smart TVs on your local network. Automate commands with widgets and Siri, and control your TV directly from your Apple Watch.
- Local network control
- Record custom remote actions
- Widget and Siri integration
- Apple Watch support
- No account or tracking required
- Private and fast operation
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Turn your Apple devices into a simple, fast, and private TV remote for supported smart TVs on your local network. Key Features Quick Actions Record multiple remote commands as one reusable action. Use them from widgets, Siri, or Shortcuts. Local Network Control Commands are sent directly over your Wi-Fi network. No server is involved. No Account, No Tracking Use the app right away. Your saved TVs and recorded actions stay on your device. Apple Watch Support For TVs that require pairing, complete the first pairing on iPhone. The credentials are then synced to Apple Watch, so you can control your TV right from your wrist. Compatibility This app works with selected TV models that support common local-network remote control protocols.
TVSnap
Mirror your Apple TV screen to your iPhone in real-time. Easily capture screenshots and record your TV screen with options for 30 or 60 FPS. Manage your captured media within the app's built-in library.
- Real-time Apple TV screen mirroring
- One-tap screenshot capture
- Screen recording with 30/60 FPS
- Built-in media library
- Dark mode icon support
- Multiple color themes
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FEATURES - Real-time Apple TV screen mirroring to iPhone - One-tap screenshot to save your TV screen - Screen recording with 30/60 FPS options - Built-in media library to manage screenshots and recordings DESIGN - Dark mode icon support - Multiple color themes - English & Chinese localization - Haptic feedback - Compatible with iOS 16+
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Verdict
zizaiTVRemote and TVSnap both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of zizaiTVRemote's written reviews are positive against 67% of TVSnap's. zizaiTVRemote also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). TVSnap's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
zizaiTVRemote costs $0.99 and TVSnap $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for zizaiTVRemote against 5.0 for TVSnap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of zizaiTVRemote's written reviews are positive against 67% of TVSnap's.
zizaiTVRemote ships an update monthly, TVSnap weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | zizaiTVRemote | TVSnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 海滨 刘 | Tsz Hong Ma |
Customer experience
zizaiTVRemote
TVSnap
In-app purchases
zizaiTVRemote
No in-app purchases
TVSnap
No in-app purchases
