AirHQ vs Droid TV Remote+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirHQ
Transform your iPhone into a wireless remote and command center for Android TV devices. Control navigation, media, and text input. Access ADB shell commands, transfer files, and capture screenshots directly from your phone.
- Full D-pad remote control
- Smart touchpad with 3 modes
- Screenshot capture
- ADB shell access
- File transfer
- Auto reconnect
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AirHQ turns your iPhone into a powerful wireless command center for Android TV boxes and devices. Connect via ADB over WiFi — no cables, no root, no extra apps needed on your TV. REMOTE CONTROL Use the built-in D-pad remote with all essential buttons: navigation, home, back, volume, power, and media controls. Type text directly from your iPhone keyboard — no more hunting and pecking on the TV screen. SMART TOUCHPAD Three touchpad modes to fit every need: Pointer Mode — Move the cursor like a laptop touchpad, tap to click Mouse Mode — Control the Android system mouse cursor directly Touch Mode — Simulate finger swipes for scrolling and dragging SCREENSHOT CAPTURE Take screenshots of your Android TV screen and view them instantly on your iPhone. Save to your photo library with one tap. SHELL ACCESS Run any ADB shell command directly from your iPhone. View installed apps, check device info, monitor system resources, and more. Full command history with timestamps. QUICK ACTIONS One-tap shortcuts for common tasks: list packages, device properties, battery status, disk usage, network info, and system commands. FILE TRANSFER Push files from your iPhone to your Android device over WiFi. AUTO RECONNECT AirHQ automatically reconnects when you switch back from another app. No need to manually re-enter your IP address — connection history is saved. HOW TO SET UP Enable ADB debugging on your Android TV (Settings → Developer Options → USB Debugging) Enable ADB over network (Settings → Developer Options → ADB over network) Open AirHQ, enter your TV's IP address, and tap connect Approve the connection on your TV screen REQUIREMENTS Android TV box or device with ADB debugging enabled Both devices on the same WiFi network Android 5.0 or later Privacy: AirHQ communicates only with your local network devices. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted to any server. What's New (Version 1.0) Full D-pad remote control with media keys Smart touchpad with 3 modes (Pointer, Mouse, Touch) Screenshot capture and photo library export ADB shell with command history Quick action shortcuts File transfer (push) Auto reconnect on foreground Connection history with auto-fill
Droid TV Remote+
Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for Android TV and Google TV. Control navigation, type with an on-screen keyboard, and launch apps directly from your device. Offers automatic TV discovery and advanced features for managing multiple devices.
- D-Pad and touchpad navigation
- On-screen keyboard with clipboard paste
- Automatic TV discovery
- App launcher with favorites
- Home screen widgets
- Multi-TV support
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Android Remote+ turns your iPhone into a full-featured remote control for Android TV, Google TV etc No more digging for the physical remote. Open the app, connect instantly over Wi-Fi, and control your TV with a beautiful native iOS interface. REMOTE CONTROLS • D-Pad navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK) • Touchpad mode - swipe to navigate and tap to select • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Power button (where supported by your TV) • Volume Up, Down, and Mute • Play and Pause media control ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD Typing on your TV is finally easy. Tap the keyboard button and type directly from your iPhone. Paste from the clipboard in one tap - great for passwords, search queries, and URLs. AUTOMATIC TV DISCOVERY Android Remote+ automatically finds Android TVs on your Wi-Fi network. No IP address needed. Just open the app and your TV appears. Manual IP entry is also available. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS (PRO) Add a remote widget directly to your iPhone Home Screen. Launch your favorite TV apps or control playback without opening the app. APP LAUNCHER (PRO) Browse and launch apps installed on your TV from your iPhone. Pin favorites such as Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video for one-tap access. MULTI-TV SUPPORT (PRO) Save and switch between multiple TVs instantly. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built natively in SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and haptic feedback. No ads. FREE INCLUDES • D-Pad and touchpad remote • On-screen keyboard with clipboard paste • Automatic TV discovery • Save 1 TV PRO INCLUDES • Unlimited saved TVs • App Launcher with favorites • Home Screen Widgets • Future updates included COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with Android TV and Google TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network, including: • Sony Android TV and Google TV • NVIDIA Shield TV • Xiaomi TV Box and Mi Box • TCL Google TV • Hisense Android TV • Chromecast with Google TV • Android TV boxes PRIVACY Android Remote+ does not collect, sell, or share your personal data. Local network access is used only to discover and control your TV. No account required. Privacy Policy: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AirHQ at 5.0 against Droid TV Remote+'s 1.5. AirHQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Droid TV Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirHQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
AirHQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | AirHQ | Droid TV Remote+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 华 庄 | Amal Bose B S |
In-app purchases
AirHQ
No in-app purchases
Droid TV Remote+
- Unlimited Access$4.99









