Comparison

Remote for Google & Android TV vs ScamSensor

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

ScamSensor

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Wait — should you trust this? Share a suspicious text, email, link, screenshot or voicemail with ScamSensor and get a straight answer in seconds: safe, suspicious, or a scam. One word, and a reason you could repeat to someone over the phone. HOW IT WORKS Share anything from the iOS share sheet, right where you are. ScamSensor tells you what gave it away, then helps you report it to 7726, block the sender, or write the reply. WHAT YOU CAN CHECK Texts and screenshots · Emails · Voicemails · Links and QR codes · Letters and physical mail ON A CALL RIGHT NOW? A calm screen with big text and one step at a time: confirm nothing, hang up, call the real number yourself. LOOK OUT FOR YOUR FAMILY The Family plan covers up to three people. You'll see that they checked something and how it came back — never who it was from, never what it said. WHAT'S GOING AROUND See the scams being reported most right now, so you recognize the wave before it reaches you. IN YOUR LANGUAGE English, Español, Français, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, 简体中文 PRIVACY FIRST The message you check is never added to shared data. No ads, ever. SUBSCRIPTION Solo $9.99/month or $39.99/year. Family $14.99/month or $59.99/year for up to three people. Yearly plans may include a free trial; the length is shown before you subscribe. No ads — every check costs real money to run. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Questions: hello@scamsensor.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tryshieldr.app/privacy

Screenshots

Remote for Google & Android TV4 screens
ScamSensor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScamSensor at fortnightly against Remote for Google & Android TV's every 3 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. Remote for Google & Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScamSensor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Google & Android TV ships an update every 3 months, ScamSensor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Remote for Google & Android TV versus ScamSensor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Google & Android TVScamSensor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgile WorksRafael Elyassian

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Remote for Google & Android TV

One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$3.99
6 purchases

ScamSensor

Subscriptions6
  • ScamSensor Solo$9.991 Month
  • ScamSensor Family$14.991 Month
  • ScamSensor Solo (Special)$29.991 Year
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  • ScamSensor Solo3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • ScamSensor Family (Special)$49.991 Year
  • ScamSensor Family7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote for Google & Android TV free?
Remote for Google & Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScamSensor free?
ScamSensor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote for Google & Android TV or ScamSensor have ads?
Neither Remote for Google & Android TV nor ScamSensor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Google & Android TV or ScamSensor?
Remote for Google & Android TV ships an update every 3 months, and ScamSensor fortnightly. Most recently, Remote for Google & Android TV was updated on November 5, 2026 and ScamSensor on November 6, 2026.

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