Comparison

AS Remote vs Droid TV Remote+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AS Remote

Features
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Control your smart TV from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. AS Remote works with Samsung, LG, Roku, TCL, Google TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Hisense VIDAA TVs, with no extra hardware. SCREEN MIRRORING • Mirror your whole iPhone screen to your TV, no Apple TV or AirPlay needed • Works with Samsung TVs, and with Google TV and Android TV through Google Cast • On LG and Roku TVs, mirroring may not work on every model UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL • Directional pad, touchpad and number pad modes • Volume, channel, playback and power controls • When your TV opens its on-screen keyboard, the Send Text box opens on your phone. Send & Go types your search and submits it in one tap • Turn On TV wakes your TV over Wi-Fi and reconnects MACROS & AUTOMATION • Record a sequence of commands and replay it with one tap • Build routines like "Movie Night": power on, open Netflix, set the volume • Built-in suggestions to get you started THEMES & LAYOUTS • 6 color themes: Classic Blue, Neon Green, Sunset Orange, Midnight Purple, Forest Green and Rose Gold • Preset layouts (Full, Simple, Movie, Gaming), or build your own by turning control groups on or off SCREEN TIME • Daily and weekly TV time in charts • Your most used apps over the last 30 days • A daily goal to keep your viewing in check SLEEP TIMER • Turns your TV off after the time you pick, with a countdown on the remote screen CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS • Show photos and videos from your iPhone on the TV screen, no Chromecast needed STREAMING SHORTCUTS • Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV, Spotify, Hulu and more from the Channels tab SUPPORTED TVS • Samsung Smart TVs (2016 and newer) • LG webOS • Roku and TCL Roku TV • Google TV and Android TV • Amazon Fire TV • Hisense VIDAA EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi 2. Open AS Remote. One search finds TVs of every brand 3. Tap your TV. If the app finds only one, it connects right away 4. Allow the connection on your TV if it asks Also included: auto-reconnect to your last TV, haptic feedback and click sounds, and an in-app FAQ with step-by-step troubleshooting. AS REMOTE PRO Without Pro you can find and connect to your TV and use volume and mute. Pro unlocks the full remote, text input, screen mirroring (free users can try it for 30 seconds), photo and video casting, Channels, macros, themes, layouts, the sleep timer and Turn On TV. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The yearly plan starts with a free trial for eligible Apple IDs. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://asapps.studio/tvre/tvre-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://asapps.studio/tvre/tvre-privacy-policy

About

Droid TV Remote+

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for Android TV and Google TV. Control navigation, type with an on-screen keyboard, and launch apps directly from your device. Offers automatic TV discovery and advanced features for managing multiple devices.

Highlights
  • D-Pad and touchpad navigation
  • On-screen keyboard with clipboard paste
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • App launcher with favorites
  • Home screen widgets
  • Multi-TV support
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Android Remote+ turns your iPhone into a full-featured remote control for Android TV, Google TV etc No more digging for the physical remote. Open the app, connect instantly over Wi-Fi, and control your TV with a beautiful native iOS interface. REMOTE CONTROLS • D-Pad navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK) • Touchpad mode - swipe to navigate and tap to select • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Power button (where supported by your TV) • Volume Up, Down, and Mute • Play and Pause media control ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD Typing on your TV is finally easy. Tap the keyboard button and type directly from your iPhone. Paste from the clipboard in one tap - great for passwords, search queries, and URLs. AUTOMATIC TV DISCOVERY Android Remote+ automatically finds Android TVs on your Wi-Fi network. No IP address needed. Just open the app and your TV appears. Manual IP entry is also available. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS (PRO) Add a remote widget directly to your iPhone Home Screen. Launch your favorite TV apps or control playback without opening the app. APP LAUNCHER (PRO) Browse and launch apps installed on your TV from your iPhone. Pin favorites such as Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video for one-tap access. MULTI-TV SUPPORT (PRO) Save and switch between multiple TVs instantly. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built natively in SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and haptic feedback. No ads. FREE INCLUDES • D-Pad and touchpad remote • On-screen keyboard with clipboard paste • Automatic TV discovery • Save 1 TV PRO INCLUDES • Unlimited saved TVs • App Launcher with favorites • Home Screen Widgets • Future updates included COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with Android TV and Google TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network, including: • Sony Android TV and Google TV • NVIDIA Shield TV • Xiaomi TV Box and Mi Box • TCL Google TV • Hisense Android TV • Chromecast with Google TV • Android TV boxes PRIVACY Android Remote+ does not collect, sell, or share your personal data. Local network access is used only to discover and control your TV. No account required. Privacy Policy: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/terms

Screenshots

AS Remote4 screens
Droid TV Remote+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Droid TV Remote+ at daily against AS Remote's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AS Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Droid TV Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AS Remote ships an update every 8 months, Droid TV Remote+ daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AS Remote versus Droid TV Remote+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAS RemoteDroid TV Remote+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaser DaliribejindiAmal Bose B S

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AS Remote

Subscriptions3
  • As TV Remote Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • As TV Remote Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • As TV Remote Pro (Yearly Offer)1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • As TV Remote Pro (Lifetime)$34.99
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
1 purchases

Droid TV Remote+

One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$4.99

Questions

Is AS Remote free?
AS Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Droid TV Remote+ free?
Droid TV Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AS Remote or Droid TV Remote+ have ads?
Neither AS Remote nor Droid TV Remote+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AS Remote or Droid TV Remote+?
AS Remote ships an update every 8 months, and Droid TV Remote+ daily. Most recently, AS Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Droid TV Remote+ on October 31, 2026.

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