# TV Control vs LudyServer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | LudyServer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludyserver-file-transfer/id6759769077/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863946743) | [Ludy Ankas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839727404) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVBuddy Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TVBuddy Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TVBuddy Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| TVBuddy Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $42.49 | one-time |
| TVBuddy Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### LudyServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludyserver-file-transfer/id6759769077)

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.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi file server, Web browser access, QR code connection, Password protection, Share Extension integration, WebDAV access, SFTP server (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LudyServer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control free?

TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LudyServer free?

LudyServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Control or LudyServer?

TV Control is rated higher. TV Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while LudyServer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TV Control or LudyServer have ads?

Neither TV Control nor LudyServer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Control or LudyServer?

TV Control ships an update weekly, and LudyServer every 3 months. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and LudyServer on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*