CtrlTV vs Barcode QR Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CtrlTV
Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone without any setup. This app connects to your TV over Wi-Fi, offering full remote functionality, a built-in keyboard for easy typing, and quick access to apps. It's designed to replace lost or broken remotes with a seamless user experience.
- Instant Wi-Fi connection
- Full remote control
- Built-in keyboard
- Touchpad and keypad modes
- Playback control
- Quick app launches
- Home Screen widgets
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Lost your TV remote? Control your smart TV from your iPhone fast, free, no setup. CtrlTV finds your TV on your Wi-Fi network and gives you full control right from your phone. No extra hardware. No batteries to replace. No more searching the couch. KEY FEATURES • Instant Wi-Fi connection no setup, no pairing dance • Full remote control: power, volume, channels, navigation • Built-in keyboard type passwords and searches in seconds • Touchpad and keypad control modes • Smooth playback control play, pause, skip • Auto-reconnect to your TV • Home Screen widgets in four themes • Quick app launches directly on your TV • Clean, modern, native iPhone design WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Replace your lost or broken remote in seconds • Type 10× faster than tapping arrow keys on your TV remote • Open your streaming apps on the TV straight from your phone • No ads. No clutter. No nonsense. COMPATIBILITY • Works with most Wi-Fi smart TVs from 2016 onward that support network remote control • Open CtrlTV on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV it lists every set it can reach • Not finding your TV? Contact support and we'll help REQUIREMENTS • iPhone and smart TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network • App launching is a one-time in-app purchase Download CtrlTV and turn your iPhone into the only remote you'll ever need. CtrlTV is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any television manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Barcode QR Reader
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes from your camera, photos, or shared images. It helps you preview links, remove tracking, and supports various code types. All processing is done locally on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Use camera, photos, or shared images
- Preview links before opening
- Remove tracking parameters
- Supports multiple code types (Wi-Fi, contact, boarding pass, etc.)
- Local processing for privacy
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A fast, private scanner for QR codes and barcodes. Use your camera, pick a photo, or scan an image shared from another app. See what a link really is before you open it, and clear tracking parameters with a tap. Scan several codes at once, then share any result. It reads QR, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, Wi-Fi, contact cards, boarding passes, and more. Everything stays on your device. No ads, no tracking, and no in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CtrlTV at Free against Barcode QR Reader's $0.99. CtrlTV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Barcode QR Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, ads, 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
CtrlTV is free to download; Barcode QR Reader costs $0.99 up front. CtrlTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barcode QR Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CtrlTV ships an update weekly, Barcode QR Reader every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | CtrlTV | Barcode QR Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anatoli Petrosyants | KIVANC YAZAN |
Customer experience
CtrlTV
Barcode QR Reader
In-app purchases
CtrlTV
- Launch Apps on TV$1.99
Barcode QR Reader
- Premium$0.99








