Comparison

Remote Control For Smart TV ! vs UnblockPiP

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control For Smart TV !

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Control power, volume, navigation, and use a touchpad, keyboard, or voice search on compatible smart TVs over Wi-Fi. Easily cast videos and access media controls.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • Voice search
  • Media controls
  • Video casting
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a smart TV remote. Unimote helps you control compatible smart TVs over your local Wi-Fi network with a simple and convenient remote experience. Use essential controls in one place: • Power, volume, mute, and navigation buttons • Touchpad for smooth directional control • Keyboard input for faster typing on TV • Voice search on supported devices • Quick access to media controls • Cast video to supported screens and devices Designed for everyday convenience, Unimote makes it easy to control your TV without reaching for a physical remote. Why you’ll love Unimote • Easy setup on the same Wi-Fi network • Clean, simple remote interface • Fast text input with built-in keyboard • Smooth touch controls • Helpful voice features on supported devices • Useful for home, office, travel, or backup remote needs Important • Unimote requires your mobile device and compatible TV or streaming device to be connected to the same local network. • Some features may not be available on all device models. • Feature availability may vary depending on device compatibility and network conditions. Purchase Options • Unimote offers auto-renewable subscription plans and a lifetime one-time purchase. • Lifetime access is available for a one-time payment of $49.99. • Subscription pricing and duration are shown in the app before purchase. Subscription • Unimote offers auto-renewable subscriptions. • Available plans: - Weekly: $7.99 (3 days free) - Annually: $29.99 ($1.99 for first 30 days) • Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Disclaimer Unimote is an independent remote control app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer, streaming platform, or device brand. All product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://unimote.vdlab.io.vn/terms Privacy Policy: https://unimote.vdlab.io.vn/privacy

About

UnblockPiP

This Safari extension allows you to detach web videos into a Picture in Picture window, enabling background playback while you multitask. Enjoy seamless video and audio continuity across apps and browsing sessions.

Highlights
  • Detach videos into Picture in Picture
  • Background audio playback
  • Safari extension integration
  • Quick access to recent videos
  • Private by design, no tracking
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Stop letting websites lock your video screen. UnblockPiP turns web videos into a floating mini-window so you can multi-task across your phone or iPad. Watch tutorials while taking notes, keep lectures open while browsing, or listen to long-form interviews with your screen turned off. If a video plays in Safari, UnblockPiP lets you pop it out - even on websites that try to block standard floating playback. What You Can Do Pop Out Any Video: Shrink web videos into a floating window that stays on top while you text, work, scroll, or switch between apps. Listen with Your Screen Locked: Keep audio playing in the background when you switch apps or turn off your screen—perfect for interviews, podcasts, and video lectures. One-Tap Control: A simple button appears right on web video players. Tap it once to pop the video out instantly. Quick History: Easily jump back to recently popped-out videos without searching for the webpage again. 100% Private: Operates entirely on your device. Zero ads, zero tracking, and zero personal data collected. Pay Once, Own Forever: No recurring subscriptions or hidden paywalls. Setup in 3 Fast Steps Open Safari and tap the Page Menu icon in the address bar. Tap Manage Extensions and toggle UnblockPiP on. Grant permission for the websites you visit, then tap the new Detach button on any video. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://riyapekar.blogspot.com/2026/05/privacy-policy-unblockpip.html Terms of Service: https://riyapekar.blogspot.com/2026/05/terms-of-service-unblockpip.html

Screenshots

Remote Control For Smart TV !4 screens
UnblockPiP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Control For Smart TV ! at 93% against UnblockPiP's 17%. Remote Control For Smart TV ! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). UnblockPiP's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Control For Smart TV ! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and UnblockPiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control For Smart TV ! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control For Smart TV ! has 73 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Remote Control For Smart TV !'s written reviews are positive against 17% of UnblockPiP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Control For Smart TV ! ships an update every 4 days, UnblockPiP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote Control For Smart TV ! versus UnblockPiP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control For Smart TV !UnblockPiP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (73 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperVuong Dao DuyValeriya Pekar

Customer experience

Remote Control For Smart TV !

All ratings73 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

UnblockPiP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote Control For Smart TV !

Subscriptions5
  • Unimote Pro - Weekly version 23 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unimote Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unimote Pro - Annually - Mega Sale$19.991 Year
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  • Unimote Pro - Annually$19.991 Year
  • Unimote Pro - Annually version 21 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unimote Pro - Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

UnblockPiP

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$18.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Remote Control For Smart TV ! free?
Remote Control For Smart TV ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UnblockPiP free?
UnblockPiP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control For Smart TV ! or UnblockPiP?
Remote Control For Smart TV ! is rated higher. Remote Control For Smart TV ! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while UnblockPiP averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Remote Control For Smart TV ! or UnblockPiP have ads?
UnblockPiP shows ads; Remote Control For Smart TV ! does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote Control For Smart TV ! or UnblockPiP?
Remote Control For Smart TV ! ships an update every 4 days, and UnblockPiP every 9 days. Most recently, Remote Control For Smart TV ! was updated on November 13, 2026 and UnblockPiP on November 5, 2026.

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