Comparison

Remote for Google & Android TV vs Remote

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Google & Android TV

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
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Turn your iPhone into a Wi‑Fi remote for Google TV, Android TV, and Chromecast with Google TV — including TCL, Hisense, Sony, NVIDIA Shield, and Onn. Pair with the code on your TV (or scan it), then control navigation, volume, power, and apps. Build a custom remote layout and run automations with one tap. COMPATIBILITY Works with: Google TV, Android TV, Chromecast with Google TV. Does not work with: Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, or older Cast-only Chromecast (without Google TV). iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi‑Fi. No account required. WHAT YOU GET • Touchpad and D-pad — swipe to move; one tap Home, two taps Back • Full remote — volume, power, voice, and playback • One-tap apps — Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, or any installed app • Custom remote builder — place buttons, set colors, save templates • Automations — record or build routines (bedtime, movie night) • Multiple TVs — save living room and bedroom, auto-connect • Keep the screen on while you watch FREE TO START Unlimited remote for 3 days. Then 20 commands per day. Unlock Pro with a one-time purchase — no subscription. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect iPhone and TV to the same Wi‑Fi 2. Open the app and select your TV (or enter the pairing code) 3. Control from Remote, swipe pad, Apps, or your custom layout TROUBLESHOOTING • TV not found? Same Wi‑Fi, TV on, turn off VPN or guest network • Pairing failed? Use Repair pairing or re-enter the code SUPPORT support@agileworks.app DISCLAIMER This app is not an official Google product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Google in any way. Android TV, Chromecast, and related marks are trademarks of Google LLC.

About

Remote

Control your Android TV or Google TV from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. This app offers a fast, private remote experience with no ads, featuring D-pad and trackpad navigation, app shortcuts, and voice control.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Wi-Fi local network connection
  • D-pad and trackpad navigation
  • App shortcuts
  • Keyboard input
  • Voice control
  • Widgets and Apple Watch app
Features
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NO ADS — EVER No ads, no banners, no pop-ups, no tracking — and it will always stay that way. Smart TV Remote is a fast, private remote control with no ads for Android TV and Google TV — right from your iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. It connects directly to your TV over Wi-Fi on your local network. No account to create, nothing sent to the cloud, and no ads — ever. NEW — CONTROL YOUR MAC Your iPhone becomes a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac: move the pointer, click, scroll, type and change the volume from the couch. Perfect when your Mac is connected to your TV. Works with the Smart TV Remote app for Mac, included with Pro. FEATURES • D-pad and trackpad navigation, volume, power and playback controls • App shortcuts to launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more • Voice control — just say what you want to open • Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center widgets • Apple Watch app with a watch-face complication • Use your iPhone as a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac • Mac menu bar app with global keyboard shortcuts • Add a keyboard button to type on your TV instead of pecking at on-screen letters • Fully customizable remote layout • Works with Sony Bravia, TCL, Philips, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV and most Android TV devices FREE & PRO The basic remote is free. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks customization, unlimited app shortcuts, voice, the keyboard, the Apple Watch app, widgets, the Mac app and Mac control from your iPhone. No subscription. PRIVACY Smart TV Remote talks only to your TV (and your own Mac) on your local network. There are no accounts, no tracking and no ads. Your TV must support the Android TV / Google TV remote protocol and be on the same Wi-Fi network as your device.

Screenshots

Remote for Google & Android TV4 screens
Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote at 5.0 against Remote for Google & Android TV's 3.0. Remote for Google & Android TV's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). 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. Remote for Google & Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Google & Android TV ships an update every 3 months, Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Remote for Google & Android TV versus Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Google & Android TVRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgile WorksMakiByte

Customer experience

Remote for Google & Android TV

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote for Google & Android TV

One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$3.99
1 purchases

Remote

One-time1
  • Smart TV Remote Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Remote for Google & Android TV free?
Remote for Google & Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Google & Android TV or Remote?
Remote is rated higher. Remote for Google & Android TV averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Remote for Google & Android TV or Remote have ads?
Neither Remote for Google & Android TV nor Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Google & Android TV or Remote?
Remote for Google & Android TV ships an update every 3 months, and Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Remote for Google & Android TV was updated on October 22, 2026 and Remote on October 25, 2026.

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