# TV Remote Control vs TV Remote Control Stick

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control Stick at 5.0 against TV Remote Control's 4.1. TV Remote Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (251 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 TV Remote Control Stick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Control has 251 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, TV Remote Control Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control | TV Remote Control Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-v/id6758043671/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-stick/id6760475629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Essa Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773623663) | [Federico hidalgo abril](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677032061) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote Control Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-stick/id6760475629)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control your TV or stick in seconds without complex setup. Works with popular brands like Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, and LG.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Smart TV and TV stick support, No complicated setup, Control multiple brands, iPhone integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| semanal | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Stick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or TV Remote Control Stick?

TV Remote Control Stick is rated higher. TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while TV Remote Control Stick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control or TV Remote Control Stick have ads?

TV Remote Control Stick shows ads; TV Remote Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or TV Remote Control Stick?

TV Remote Control ships an update every 9 days, and TV Remote Control Stick every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on October 31, 2026 and TV Remote Control Stick on October 25, 2026.

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