CtrlTV vs Wardrobe Max
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CtrlTV
Control your smart TV from your iPhone without any setup. This app offers instant Wi-Fi connection for full remote functionality, including a built-in keyboard for faster typing. It seamlessly integrates with popular streaming services and supports major TV brands.
- Instant Wi-Fi connection
- Full remote control
- Built-in keyboard
- Touchpad and keypad modes
- Playback control
- Auto-reconnect
- Sleep timer
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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.
Wardrobe Max
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Curate your personal style, optimize your wardrobe, and build stunning outfit collages with Wardrobe Max — your private, intelligent digital closet. Powered by Apple's native on-device Vision AI, Wardrobe Max instantly isolates your clothing items with transparent backgrounds without uploading photos to the cloud. Organize every piece you own, create limitless lookbook collages, plan your daily outfits with the visual calendar, and discover intelligent cost-per-wear (CPW) insights. KEY FEATURES: • ON-DEVICE APPLE VISION AI CUTOUT Snap a photo or choose from your library — our native Apple Vision integration automatically extracts clothing items with transparent backgrounds for clean collage building. Zero cloud delay, 100% private. • COLLAGE OUTFIT BUILDER Drag, pinch to zoom, rotate, and layer your clothing items on a freeform digital canvas. Create magazine-quality mood boards and lookbooks for any occasion. • SMART CLOSET CATALOG Organize tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, shoes, bags, and accessories. Filter effortlessly by category, season, color, and brand with instant search. • CALENDAR OUTFIT LOGGING Track what you wear each day on an interactive calendar. Add wear notes and look back at your style history with weekly timeline previews. • IN-DEPTH STYLE & CPW STATS Unlock smart analytics on your closet: - Total wardrobe valuation - Average Cost Per Wear (CPW) - Most worn vs. unworn clothing leaderboard - Wardrobe color distribution charts • 100% PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE Your clothing photos and style data stay strictly on your device. No account sign-up required, no ads, and full JSON data export anytime. Download Wardrobe Max today and discover the smarter, more stylish way to manage your closet! Privacy Policy: https://www.2best2.com/privacy/SavingDiary-en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CtrlTV at weekly against Wardrobe Max's every 2 months. Wardrobe Max's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. CtrlTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Wardrobe Max sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CtrlTV ships an update weekly, Wardrobe Max every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CtrlTV | Wardrobe Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anatoli Petrosyants | 颖 杨 |
In-app purchases
CtrlTV
- Launch Apps on TV$1.99
Wardrobe Max
- Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
- Yearly Pro (Best Value)$3.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$6.99









