# TV Control vs Second Clock & Countdown

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | Second Clock & Countdown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-clock-and-countdown/id6761598609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863946743) | [旭东 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565635060) |

## 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 |


### Second Clock & Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-clock-and-countdown/id6761598609)

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.

**Highlights:** Floating clock window, Dynamic Island integration, Live Activities display, Lock Screen Widgets, Home Screen Widgets, Alarms and notifications, Personalization options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control free?

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

### Is Second Clock & Countdown free?

Second Clock & Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Control or Second Clock & Countdown?

Second Clock & Countdown is rated higher. TV Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Second Clock & Countdown averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Control or Second Clock & Countdown have ads?

Neither TV Control nor Second Clock & Countdown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Control or Second Clock & Countdown?

TV Control ships an update weekly, and Second Clock & Countdown every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 14, 2026 and Second Clock & Countdown on October 8, 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.*