# TV Control vs Echo Net+

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Control | Echo Net+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-control-universal-remote/id6757693262/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beyond Limits Cloud Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863946743) | [Azret Shogenov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891747096) |

## 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 |


### Echo Net+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-net-plus/id6789855548)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Control free?

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

### Is Echo Net+ free?

Echo Net+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TV Control or Echo Net+ have ads?

Neither TV Control nor Echo Net+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Control or Echo Net+?

TV Control ships an update weekly, and Echo Net+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 14, 2026 and Echo Net+ on October 11, 2026.

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