Comparison

Loxada vs Remote for Philips Smart TV

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

Head to head
About

Loxada

Features
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Loxada makes it simple to set up and manage your Loxada device. The app guides you through connecting your device to a network, completing the adoption process, and checking live connection status โ€” all from your phone. Key features: โ€ข Connect your device to Wi-Fi or Ethernet โ€ข Adopt new devices securely using an email-based code โ€ข View real-time device status and internet connectivity โ€ข Monitor whether your device is connected, adopted, and secure โ€ข Reconfigure network settings when needed Loxada is designed for fast onboarding and reliable device management, whether you're setting up a new device or checking its current status. Note: This app requires a compatible Loxada device to function.

About

Remote for Philips Smart TV

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Lost your Philips TV remote? Batteries dead again? Your iPhone is the fix โ€” a fast Wi-Fi remote for every generation of Philips Smart TV, with no account and no sign-up. Remote for Philips TV puts every button of the physical Philips remote on your iPhone, plus the things the original never had: your phone's keyboard, a swipe trackpad, voice search, and Ambilight control. WORKS WITH EVERY PHILIPS SMART TV One app for all Philips TV generations โ€” Titan OS (2024 and newer), Google TV, Saphi smart TVs (2018โ€“2023), and Philips Roku TV (North America). Your iPhone and TV connect over your home Wi-Fi in seconds. AMBILIGHT, RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE On Philips TVs with Ambilight, the app detects it automatically and gives you a dedicated Ambilight control. Set the mood for movie night without digging through TV menus. No Ambilight on your model? The button simply stays hidden โ€” nothing broken, nothing fake. TYPE ON YOUR PHONE, NOT THE TV Searches, passwords, and logins go straight from your iPhone keyboard to the TV's text field. No more spelling things out letter by letter with arrow keys. FREE โ€” AND WHAT PRO ADDS Free: full remote for one Philips TV โ€” power, volume, mute, channels, D-pad, playback, number pad, channel list, subtitles, keyboard input, and light/dark themes. Pro unlocks: - Unlimited Philips TVs โ€” every room in the house - Voice search โ€” speak instead of typing (Google TV and Roku models) - Swipe trackpad mode - Home Screen widgets โ€” TV controls without opening the app - Streaming app launcher โ€” jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video - No ads, ever GOOD TO KNOW Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Pre-2014 Philips Net TV models are not supported. Voice search is available on Google TV and Roku models; Titan OS and Saphi do not offer a voice interface. PRIVACY, PLAINLY No account. No sign-up. The remote talks to your TV over your local Wi-Fi. SUBSCRIPTION Pro is available as a Monthly or Yearly subscription (Yearly includes a 3-day free trial) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is an unofficial, independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Koninklijke Philips N.V. "Philips", "Ambilight", "Titan OS", "Google TV", "Roku" and all other product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Screenshots

Loxada4 screens
Remote for Philips Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Loxada at none against Remote for Philips Smart TV's shown. Loxada also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Loxada versus Remote for Philips Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoxadaRemote for Philips Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoxada LtdJenni Parkkonen

In-app purchases

None

Loxada

No in-app purchases

None

Remote for Philips Smart TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loxada free?
Loxada is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote for Philips Smart TV free?
Remote for Philips Smart TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loxada or Remote for Philips Smart TV have ads?
Remote for Philips Smart TV shows ads; Loxada does not.

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