Comparison

Remote Control for TV vs TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for TV

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for compatible TVs. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate menus with ease. It also functions as a browser companion and a game controller for supported TV games, offering a smarter way to interact with your television.

Highlights
  • Smart remote control for compatible TVs
  • Volume, channel, and playback controls
  • Menu navigation and touch controls
  • Built-in browser support
  • Game controller mode
  • Fast Wi-Fi setup
  • Simple interface
Features
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Remote Control for TV – Play + gives you a smarter way to control your TV from your iPhone. Use it as a powerful TV remote, a convenient browser companion, and a game controller for supported TV gaming. Adjust volume, change channels, control playback, navigate menus, browse more easily on your TV, and turn your phone into a handheld controller for more interactive entertainment. Built for speed and simplicity, Remote Control for TV – Play + helps you do more than replace your remote — it helps you get more from your TV. Main Features • Smart remote control for compatible TVs • Volume, channel, mute, and playback controls • Easy menu navigation and touch controls • Built-in browser support • Game controller mode for supported TV games • Fast setup over Wi-Fi • Simple and modern interface One App, More Control From everyday watching to browsing and gaming, Remote Control for TV – Play + puts essential TV control in one place. No extra hardware. No complicated setup. Just connect and start controlling your TV in a smarter way. Please Note • Phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network • Some features are available only on supported devices and TV models • Controller mode is supported only for compatible games and TVs Auto-Renewable Subscription Notice Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Free trial, if offered, automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy apply. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, or any other TV brands referenced above. Any brand names are used solely to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.sadynamics.com/privacy-policy-for-tv-remote-app/ Terms of Service: https://www.sadynamics.com/terms-tv-remote/

About

TV Remote Control

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
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Your iPhone is now the only TV remote you need. Control your Smart TV over Wi-Fi — no extra hardware, no complicated setup. Just connect and you're in control. — FULL CONTROL, ZERO HASSLE — • Every button: power, volume, channels, D-pad, OK, back, home and more • Smooth trackpad & air-mouse — navigate like a laptop touchpad • Number pad, playback controls and one-tap app shortcuts — DO MORE THAN A REAL REMOTE — • Cast photos & videos from your phone straight to the big screen • Voice control & keyboard — search and type without the painful on-screen keyboard • Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more in a single tap • Wake-on-LAN — turn your TV on right from your phone • Connect and switch between every TV in your home — WORKS WITH YOUR TV — Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Roku, Hisense (VIDAA) and Philips — with more brands added regularly. Your phone and TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. — FREE TO USE • PRO UNLOCKS EVERYTHING — Download and start controlling your TV for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited control, casting, trackpad, voice, keyboard, multiple TVs and every premium feature — with a 3-day free trial. Pro is offered as a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://remotetvglobal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://remotetvglobal.com/home/privacy Got a request or a TV that isn't working? Reach out — we read every message.

Screenshots

Remote Control for TV4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control for TV at none against TV Remote Control's shown. TV Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Remote Control for TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remote Control for TV against 5.0 for TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote Control for TV versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for TVTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCollabrains Technologies LTDEmre Ayar

Customer experience

Remote Control for TV

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control for TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Control for TV free?
Remote Control for TV 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, Remote Control for TV or TV Remote Control?
Remote Control for TV and TV Remote Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Remote Control for TV or TV Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; Remote Control for TV does not.

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