# TV Control vs AvianSpot

The clearest difference is price: TV Control at Free against AvianSpot's $2.99. TV Control also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). AvianSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

TV Control is free to download; AvianSpot costs $2.99 up front. TV Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AvianSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Control ships an update weekly, AvianSpot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | AvianSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863946743) | [H. Kluger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821957503) |

## 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 |


### AvianSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avianspot/id6760978825)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control free?

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

### Is AvianSpot free?

AvianSpot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV Control or AvianSpot have ads?

Neither TV Control nor AvianSpot shows ads.

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

TV Control ships an update weekly, and AvianSpot every 5 days. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and AvianSpot on October 5, 2026.

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