TV Control vs Echo Net+
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/
Echo Net+
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Echo Net moves files and text between your devices over your local network. No cloud, no accounts, no cables and no size limits. Your data never leaves your network. Open Echo Net on two devices connected to the same Wi-Fi and they find each other in seconds. Tap a device, pick photos or files, and they arrive at full network speed. Send a snippet of text and it lands right in the clipboard of the other device, ready to paste. FEATURES Instant discovery: devices on your network appear automatically, no setup and no pairing codes. Any files: photos, videos, documents, archives. Multiple files at once, no size limits. Text and clipboard: send a link or a note, it is copied on the receiving device instantly. Trusted devices: approve your own devices once and every next transfer is accepted automatically. Encrypted: every transfer is protected with TLS, device keys are verified on each connection. Private by design: no servers, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Everything stays in your network. Works across platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows. The Windows app is available on our website. Two languages: English and Russian, switchable in Settings. Echo Net needs local network access to discover your devices. Transfers work only between devices connected to the same network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo Net+ at none against TV Control's 11. TV Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Echo Net+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Control ships an update weekly, Echo Net+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Control | Echo Net+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC | Azret Shogenov |
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
Echo Net+
No in-app purchases
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