Comparison

Remotely vs Virtual TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Remotely

Features
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Remotely transforms your iPhone into a powerful universal remote for your smart TV fast, intuitive, and completely ad-free. No more frantic couch searches or batteries dying mid-show. Your remote is always in your pocket. Why Remotely Stands Out Truly Universal Compatible with major smart TV brands including Samsung, Roku, LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Fire TV/Stick, Chromecast, Vizio, Hisense (VIDAA), and TCL. Built for Reliability Stable control over your local Wi-Fi network. The Remote You Can Count On When your physical remote is lost, broken, or out of reach, Remotely is your instant replacement. Secure & Private Uses official TV manufacturer communication protocols. Direct device-to-TV communication over your local network — no third-party servers involved. Control All Your Smart TVs from One App No extra hardware needed just your iPhone and Wi-Fi. Features • Instant auto-discovery (finds compatible TVs on your network) • D-pad navigation & touchpad mode • Volume, mute & power controls* • Playback controls (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Built-in keyboard for easy searching • Wake-on-LAN support (for compatible TVs) • Number pad for channel switching • Input source selector • Clean, intuitive interface • No account required *Feature availability depends on TV brand and model. Get Started in Seconds Open Remotely Select your TV Connect via Wi-Fi (same network) Start controlling Download Remotely today your all-in-one smart TV remote. Questions? Contact us: support@appifystudio.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Virtual TV Remote

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Control your Roku TV directly from your iPhone. Virtual remote for your Smart TV. Automatically discovers Roku devices on your Wi-Fi network. No setup required. Full remote control including navigation, volume, playback, and quick launch for all your streaming apps.

Screenshots

Remotely4 screens
Virtual TV Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual TV Remote at none against Remotely's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Remotely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Virtual TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Remotely versus Virtual TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemotelyVirtual TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElmahdi SoukafiSahaj Saini

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remotely

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

Virtual TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remotely free?
Remotely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual TV Remote free?
Virtual TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remotely or Virtual TV Remote have ads?
Neither Remotely nor Virtual TV Remote shows ads.

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