# TV Control vs Widgetik

The clearest difference is ads: TV Control at none against Widgetik's shown. TV Control also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 74%) and device support (4 vs 2). Widgetik's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Widgetik sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Widgetik holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 71 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of TV Control's written reviews are positive against 74% of Widgetik's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TV Control ships an update weekly, Widgetik every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | Widgetik |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262/reviews) | **[4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetik-custom-widgets/id6760586460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 74.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863946743) | [ANDREI RUSTI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797920213) |

## 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 |


### Widgetik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetik-custom-widgets/id6760586460)

Personalize your device with interactive widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Track habits, log water, manage tasks, and display clocks or fun elements like a virtual aquarium. Customize appearance with colors, gradients, and fonts.

**Highlights:** Interactive widgets, Habit tracking, Water logging, Task management, Customizable appearance, Focus timer, Event countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control free?

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

### Is Widgetik free?

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

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

Widgetik is rated higher. TV Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Widgetik averages 4.6 from 71 ratings.

### Do TV Control or Widgetik have ads?

Widgetik shows ads; TV Control does not.

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

TV Control ships an update weekly, and Widgetik every 6 days. Most recently, TV Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and Widgetik on November 5, 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.*