Comparison

TV Control vs Smart Printer App And Scanner

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

Smart Printer App And Scanner

Features
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Smart Printer & Scanner – Print Photos & Documents Print photos, documents, PDFs, receipts, invoices, webpages, emails, labels, and more directly from your phone with a convenient smart printer app. Connect your mobile device to a compatible printer and manage your printing tasks quickly with simple wireless printing. Whether you need to print a photo, document, boarding pass, receipt, or everyday notes, this printer app gives you an easy way to prepare and send files to your printer. Smart Printer & Scanner Features 1. Print Photos
Select photos from your gallery and print them with flexible layout and formatting options. 2. Print Documents
Print PDFs, Word files, text documents, and other supported files directly from your phone. 3. Webpage Printing
Print useful webpages with a clean and printer-friendly layout. 4. Email Printing
Print email content and supported attachments without complicated steps. 5. Multiple Print Formats
Adjust your printing preferences and select a suitable format for your content. 6. Notes Printing
Turn your personal, school, or work notes into physical copies whenever you need them. 7. Calendar Printing
Print calendar pages to help organize your schedule, appointments, and daily activities. 8. Quiz & Worksheet Printing
Prepare quizzes, worksheets, and study materials for convenient offline use. 9. Clipboard Printing
Print copied text or other supported clipboard content directly from your device. 10. OCR Text Scanner
Use text OCR to recognize text from images and prepare it for printing. 11. Contact Printing
Print selected contact information directly from your phone when needed. Easy Wireless Printing Enjoy a simple wireless printing experience without relying on cables. Connect your phone or tablet to a compatible printer over the same supported network and send your print jobs directly from your device. Smart Printer Management Manage your print jobs with convenient controls and customize available printing options according to your needs. From photos and documents to everyday files, keep your printing workflow organized from one app. Print Photos, PDFs & More Use Smart Printer & Scanner whenever you need to print: • Photos and images
 • PDF documents
 • Receipts and invoices
 • Emails and attachments 
• Boarding passes and travel documents
 • Webpages 
• Notes and text
 • Calendars 
• Worksheets and quizzes
 • Scanned or OCR text Make everyday printing easier with a smart printer and scanner app designed for convenient mobile printing. Download Smart Printer & Scanner and turn your phone into a simple printing companion. Here's Smart Printer Terms of Service: Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/printstudioapp/terms-of-use

Screenshots

TV Control4 screens
Smart Printer App And Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TV Control at 4 against Smart Printer App And Scanner's 2. TV Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Smart Printer App And Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Control ships an update weekly, Smart Printer App And Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Control versus Smart Printer App And Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV ControlSmart Printer App And Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBeyond Limits Cloud Services LLCJavaria Tariq

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

Smart Printer App And Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Control free?
TV Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Printer App And Scanner free?
Smart Printer App And Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Control or Smart Printer App And Scanner have ads?
Neither TV Control nor Smart Printer App And Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Control or Smart Printer App And Scanner?
TV Control ships an update weekly, and Smart Printer App And Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Control was updated on October 1, 2026 and Smart Printer App And Scanner on September 19, 2026.

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