TV Control vs LudyServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
LudyServer
Transform your mobile device into a Wi-Fi file server. Easily browse, download, and upload files to any device on your local network using just a web browser. Offers robust privacy with no cloud storage or tracking.
- Wi-Fi file server
- Web browser access
- QR code connection
- Password protection
- Share Extension integration
- WebDAV access
- SFTP server (Pro)
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable Wi-Fi file server. LudyServer lets any device on your local network browse, download, and upload files through a web browser — no app install needed on the other side. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start — your device hosts a local HTTP + WebDAV server 2. Scan the QR code or type the URL on any computer or phone 3. Browse, download, or upload files instantly over Wi-Fi FREE FEATURES • File browsing and downloads from any browser • WebDAV read access (connect Finder, Files app, or any WebDAV client) • QR code for instant connection • Password protection • Session timer (up to 30 minutes) • Share Extension — share a file from any app • Home Screen widget with server status • Siri Shortcuts integration • iPad optimized with keyboard shortcuts and drag-drop PRO UPGRADE ($2.99 one-time) • File uploads from browser • WebDAV write access • Unlimited session time • Transfer activity log and export • ZIP folder download • File type filters • HTTPS encryption • SFTP server • Multiple shared folders PRIVACY FIRST Everything stays on your local Wi-Fi network. No cloud, no account, no tracking. Your files never leave your network. PERFECT FOR • Transferring photos and videos to your computer • Sharing documents in meetings without AirDrop • Accessing iPhone files from Windows or Linux PCs • Quick file exchange between any devices on Wi-Fi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Control at 91% against LudyServer's 0%. TV Control also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TV Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and LudyServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Control has 31 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of TV Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of LudyServer's.
TV Control ships an update weekly, LudyServer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Control | LudyServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (31 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC | Ludy Ankas, LLC |
Customer experience
TV Control
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In-app purchases
TV Control
- 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
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- TVBuddy Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
- TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$34.99
- TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$39.99
- TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$42.49
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- TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$49.99
LudyServer
- LudyServer Pro$2.99
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