Contacts vs Guru Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contacts
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With this application, you can easily translate contacts in multiple languages. Forget to do this manually per one. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Guru Remote
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, fast remote for your Smart TV. Guru Remote connects directly to supported LG webOS and Samsung Tizen TVs over your local network, giving you the controls you need without searching for the physical remote. KEY FEATURES • D-pad navigation and OK • Volume, mute, and channel controls • Home and Back navigation • Playback controls • Input and source controls • Touchpad for smooth pointer navigation • TV keyboard input where supported • Save your TVs for quick access • Automatic reconnection • Haptic feedback • Light and dark appearance EASY CONNECTION Guru Remote discovers compatible TVs on your local network and guides you through pairing. Your iPhone can connect over Wi-Fi while your TV can be connected by Wi-Fi or Ethernet. If automatic discovery isn't available on your network, you can connect to a supported TV manually using its IP address. COMPATIBILITY Guru Remote is designed for supported LG webOS and Samsung Tizen Smart TVs. Some controls and features may vary depending on your TV model, firmware version, installed TV apps, and network configuration. GURUREMOTE PRO Some advanced convenience and personalization features require GuruRemote Pro through an in-app purchase. Guru Remote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LG Electronics or Samsung Electronics. Privacy Policy: https://guru-apps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://guru-apps.com/gururemote-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Contacts at 15.0 against Guru Remote's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Contacts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Guru Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Contacts ships an update every 2 days, Guru Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contacts | Guru Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandro Janjghava | GuruApps, LLC |
In-app purchases
Contacts
- Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
- One Time Purchase$59.99
Guru Remote
- GuruRemote Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- GuruRemote Pro Lifetime$24.99
