TV Control vs Second Clock & Countdown
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/
Second Clock & Countdown
This utility app provides precise, second-level timekeeping through floating windows, dynamic island integration, and lock screen widgets. It helps users never miss important deadlines, sales, or events with customizable alarms and notifications.
- Floating clock window
- Dynamic Island integration
- Live Activities display
- Lock Screen Widgets
- Home Screen Widgets
- Alarms and notifications
- Personalization options
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An All-in-One Time Toolkit Have you ever run into situations like these? • Unable to see precise seconds while watching videos or chatting • Missing out on tickets, limited-time deals, or flash sales by just a moment • Being one second late when clocking in, clocking out, or hitting an important deadline • Worrying about missing the start of an important meeting, exam, or event • Setting a countdown reminder but forgetting to check how much time is left At critical moments, that one second can make all the difference. Now, you can place a live clock and countdown timer right where you can always see them: • Floating Window: Display the current time and countdown timer • Dynamic Island: Show live seconds and countdowns • Live Activities: Keep seconds and countdowns visible in real time • Lock Screen Widgets: Always-on second display • Home Screen Widgets: Instant access to precise time • Alarms & Notifications: System-level reminders that work in the background, so you never miss an important moment No matter what you’re doing, time is always within sight. Accurate to the second. Stay prepared and stay one step ahead when every moment matters. More features you’ll love: • Personalization: Multiple theme colors to match your style • Minimal Design: Clean, distraction-free, and ready to use instantly • High-Precision Time: Multi-source time synchronization for accurate second-level timing • Continuous Updates: More powerful time tools coming in future releases Your privacy matters. • No account required • No personal data collection • No ads and no third-party analytics • All data stays on your device Download now and keep time within reach at all times. Whether you’re timing a flash sale, tracking a countdown, setting reminders, or marking life’s important moments, we hope to become your trusted time companion. Follow us for more: • Email: anton.homebrew@gmail.com • rednote: http://xhslink.com/fH9wxeb • X: https://x.com/bigabilityliu • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18LqWJKavp/?mibextid=wwXIfr Privacy Policy: http://static.antonhomebrew.top/secondclock/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Second Clock & Countdown at 5.0 against TV Control's 4.3. Second Clock & Countdown also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%). TV Control's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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 Second Clock & Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Second Clock & Countdown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Control has 29 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Second Clock & Countdown's.
TV Control ships an update weekly, Second Clock & Countdown every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Control | Second Clock & Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC | 旭东 刘 |
Customer experience
TV Control
Second Clock & Countdown
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
Second Clock & Countdown
- Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Yearly$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99
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