Comparison

TV Control vs FairShift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

FairShift

Features
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FairShift makes the invisible labor of household management visible, trackable, and fairly distributed. Unlike chore apps that only track who does what, FairShift reveals the hidden mental load - the thinking, planning, and remembering that keeps a home running. Based on Eve Rodsky's Fair Play methodology, FairShift introduces the revolutionary three-layer ownership model: - Conception - Who thinks of it? - Initiation - Who starts it? - Execution - Who does it? KEY FEATURES: - Fair Play Card Deck - 100+ household responsibility cards. Swipe to assign. - Partnership Score - See your fairness balance at a glance. - Invisible Load Tracker - First app to track mental labor alongside physical chores. - Pattern Radar - Detects imbalances before they become arguments. - Smart Nudge - Non-judgmental reminders that respect Full Ownership. - Retrospective Proof - Log completions with photos. - Partner Sync - Real-time sync between partners via CloudKit. - Mental Load Map - Visualize who carries the cognitive burden. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: FairShift Pro offers three subscription options: - FairShift Pro Monthly: $3.99 per month - FairShift Pro Yearly: $24.99 per year (Save 48%) - FairShift Pro Lifetime: $59.99 one-time purchase - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

Screenshots

TV Control4 screens
FairShift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TV Control at 4 against FairShift's 2. TV Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FairShift sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Control versus FairShift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ControlFairShift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB3 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBeyond Limits Cloud Services LLC贺 周

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TV Control

Subscriptions4
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • TVBuddy Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$34.99
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$42.49
Show 1 more
  • TVBuddy Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

FairShift

Subscriptions2
  • FairShift Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FairShift Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • FairShift Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is TV Control free?
TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FairShift free?
FairShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Control or FairShift have ads?
Neither TV Control nor FairShift shows ads.

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