Comparison

Pincrumbs vs CtrlTV

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

Head to head
About

Pincrumbs

Features
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Pincrumbs helps you remember places you don’t want to forget. Save your current location with a title and note, add photos or a short voice reminder, and come back to it anytime. Your saved places appear on a map and in a simple timeline, so you can retrace your journey or rediscover ideas later. Whether it’s a coffee shop, a scenic spot, or something you noticed in passing, Pincrumbs lets you capture it in seconds. Features: • Save locations instantly with one tap • Add notes, photos, and voice notes • View saved places on a map • Browse your history in a timeline • Mark favourites and search your locations • Export your data as CSV or JSON • No accounts, no ads, no tracking • Your data stays on your device. Location access is only used when you choose to save a place. Pincrumbs is designed to be simple, private, and effortless.

About

CtrlTV

Control your smart TV from your iPhone without any setup. This app offers instant Wi-Fi connection for full remote functionality, including a built-in keyboard for faster typing. It seamlessly integrates with popular streaming services and supports major TV brands.

Highlights
  • Instant Wi-Fi connection
  • Full remote control
  • Built-in keyboard
  • Touchpad and keypad modes
  • Playback control
  • Auto-reconnect
  • Sleep timer
Features
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Lost your TV remote? Control your smart TV from your iPhone fast, free, no setup. CtrlTV finds your TV on your Wi-Fi network and gives you full control right from your phone. No extra hardware. No batteries to replace. No more searching the couch. KEY FEATURES • Instant Wi-Fi connection no setup, no pairing dance • Full remote control: power, volume, channels, navigation • Built-in keyboard type passwords and searches in seconds • Touchpad and keypad control modes • Smooth playback control play, pause, skip • Auto-reconnect to your TV • Home Screen widgets in four themes • Quick app launches directly on your TV • Clean, modern, native iPhone design WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Replace your lost or broken remote in seconds • Type 10× faster than tapping arrow keys on your TV remote • Open your streaming apps on the TV straight from your phone • No ads. No clutter. No nonsense. COMPATIBILITY • Works with most Wi-Fi smart TVs from 2016 onward that support network remote control • Open CtrlTV on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV it lists every set it can reach • Not finding your TV? Contact support and we'll help REQUIREMENTS • iPhone and smart TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network • App launching is a one-time in-app purchase Download CtrlTV and turn your iPhone into the only remote you'll ever need. CtrlTV is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Pincrumbs4 screens
CtrlTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pincrumbs at none against CtrlTV's 1. Pincrumbs also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. CtrlTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pincrumbs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pincrumbs versus CtrlTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPincrumbsCtrlTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersivy antony vellara vinsonAnatoli Petrosyants

In-app purchases

None

Pincrumbs

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CtrlTV

One-time1
  • Launch Apps on TV$1.99

Questions

Is Pincrumbs free?
Pincrumbs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CtrlTV free?
CtrlTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pincrumbs or CtrlTV have ads?
Neither Pincrumbs nor CtrlTV shows ads.

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