Comparison

AirHQ vs DroidRemote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Full D-pad remote control
  • Smart touchpad with 3 modes
  • Screenshot capture
  • ADB shell access
  • File transfer
  • Auto reconnect
Features
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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

About

DroidRemote

Features
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DroidRemote brings screen mirroring, remote control, file transfers, app management, a terminal, and live logs to your iPhone or iPad. Connect to a phone, tablet, TV, or streaming box with ADB access and work with its screen, files, and tools in one place. MIRROR & CONTROL View another phone's screen and control it by touch. Open remote controls with the floating button to use Back, Home, and recent apps. Adjust mirroring settings to suit your connection. Audio streaming and Picture in Picture are available on supported devices. YOUR TV REMOTE Use your iPhone or iPad to control a compatible TV or streaming box. Navigate with directional buttons, adjust volume, and enter text with your keyboard. BROWSE & TRANSFER FILES Browse folders on the connected device and upload or download files between devices. File access depends on the connected device's permissions. MANAGE DEVICE APPS View installed apps and their versions. Send application code to the connected device for installation. Installation takes place on that device. OPEN A DEVICE TERMINAL Run Shell commands on the connected device from your iPhone or iPad. Shortcut keys help with command input and navigation. VIEW LIVE LOGS Stream device logs in real time. Filter by level, package name, or Tag, pause the stream to inspect entries, and search by keyword to find the logs you need. CONNECT YOUR DEVICES Discover devices on your local network, pair with a wireless debugging code or QR code on supported devices, or enter an ADB address and port. Tailscale integration supports connections to devices on your tailnet after configuration. BEFORE YOU CONNECT A separate device with ADB access is required. Enable and authorize wireless debugging or network ADB on the device you want to control. For local connections, both devices must be on the same network. Features depend on the connected device's capabilities and permissions. Only connect to devices you own or are authorized to manage. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AirHQ4 screens
DroidRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirHQ at none against DroidRemote's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DroidRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirHQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AirHQ versus DroidRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirHQDroidRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer华 庄正 刘

In-app purchases

None

AirHQ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DroidRemote

One-time1
  • DroidRemote Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is AirHQ free?
AirHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroidRemote free?
DroidRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AirHQ or DroidRemote have ads?
Neither AirHQ nor DroidRemote shows ads.

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