# TV Control vs FairShift

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | FairShift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863946743) | [贺 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815397078) |

## 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 |


### FairShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairshift/id6763434013)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FairShift Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| FairShift Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| FairShift Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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