# TV Remote Control vs Remote for Google & Android TV

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control at 4.1 against Remote for Google & Android TV's 3.0. TV Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (251 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remote for Google & Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 251 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, Remote for Google & Android TV every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | Remote for Google & Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-v/id6758043671/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-google-and-android-tv/id6759204071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essa Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773623663) | [Agile Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874712854) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-v/id6758043671)

Control your television directly from your iPhone when the physical remote is lost or out of reach. Manage power, volume, channels, and playback with an intuitive interface and a built-in touchpad for smooth navigation. Quickly access your favorite apps for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Built-in navigation touchpad, Quick access to favorite apps, Power, volume, channel, and playback controls, Simplified control for multiple remotes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| TV Remote Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


### Remote for Google & Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-google-and-android-tv/id6759204071)

Transform your iPhone into a Wi-Fi remote for Google TV, Android TV, and Chromecast devices. Control navigation, volume, power, and apps with a customizable interface and one-tap automations. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi without requiring an account.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi remote control, Navigation and volume control, App launching, Custom remote builder, Automation routines, Multiple TV support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime purchase | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is Remote for Google & Android TV free?

Remote for Google & Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or Remote for Google & Android TV?

TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Remote for Google & Android TV averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control or Remote for Google & Android TV have ads?

Neither TV Remote Control nor Remote for Google & Android TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or Remote for Google & Android TV?

TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, and Remote for Google & Android TV every 3 months. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and Remote for Google & Android TV on October 31, 2026.

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