# Zapper vs TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote Control at 100% against Zapper's 50%. TV Remote Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Zapper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zapper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Zapper's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote Control's.

Zapper ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zapper | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapper-smart-tv-remote/id6760354219/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-zapping/id6780992357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Commerce Infrastructure LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879619407) | [Emre Ayar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683002405) |

## What reviewers say

### Zapper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zapper-smart-tv-remote/id6760354219)

Transform your iPhone into a modern remote for compatible Samsung TVs on your local network. Enjoy a free trial with limited button pushes, then unlock unlimited control via a one-time in-app purchase. No accounts, subscriptions, or ads.

**Highlights:** Turns iPhone into a Samsung TV remote, Automatic TV discovery on local network, Manual IP address entry for connection, Quick access to essential controls, Keyboard text input for search, One-time purchase for unlimited control, No ads or subscriptions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-zapping/id6780992357)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control your TV over Wi-Fi with full functionality, including casting, voice search, and app shortcuts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi TV control, Full button functionality, Trackpad and air-mouse, Voice control and keyboard, One-tap app shortcuts, Cast photos and videos, Wake-on-LAN support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zapper free?

Zapper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote Control free?

TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Zapper or TV Remote Control?

TV Remote Control is rated higher. Zapper averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Zapper or TV Remote Control have ads?

TV Remote Control shows ads; Zapper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zapper or TV Remote Control?

Zapper ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zapper was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*