Comparison

Kumanda vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Kumanda

Features
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate Universal Smart Remote! The Kumanda App seamlessly connects to your Smart TVs via Wi-Fi. With full native protocol support for the world's leading TV brands, you can control your TV, cast media, and launch your favorite streaming apps with a single tap. Supported Brands & Protocols: • Samsung (Tizen API & WebSocket) • LG (WebOS) • Roku TV (TCL, Hisense, Sharp) • Sony (Bravia IRCC) • VIZIO (SmartCast) • Philips, Panasonic, Xiaomi, and all OS devices. Features: • Automatic Local Network Wi-Fi TV Discovery • Universal DLNA / UPnP Media Casting (Cast any video to an AVTransport compatible TV) • D-Pad, Volume, Channel, and Power controls • Dedicated shortcuts for Netflix and YouTube Note: Both your iPhone and the TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for the remote to function properly.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, change channels, type searches with your keyboard, and launch apps. Offers a free version with ads and a one-time purchase for Pro features like ad removal and multi-TV support.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Keyboard and voice input
  • App launching
  • Touchpad for LG TVs
  • WiFi connectivity
  • One-time Pro purchase
Features
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Lost the remote? Take back control. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Change the volume, find your next show and get back to watching. YOUR COUCH. YOUR TV. YOUR RULES. Stop hunting between the cushions. TV Remote puts everyday controls, a keyboard and TV app shortcuts right in your hand. Connect over WiFi, pair your TV and make yourself comfortable. No extra hardware. No account to create. A UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Tap to navigate, adjust volume, change channels and control playback. • Press and hold volume or channel buttons to keep the action going. • Type searches with your iPhone keyboard on supported TVs. • Dictate into supported TV search fields instead of tapping letter by letter. • Swipe and point with the touchpad on compatible LG webOS TVs. • Browse and launch supported apps installed on your TV. • Find your TV over WiFi or add it by IP address, then reconnect for your next session. ONE TV. EVERYDAY CONTROLS. FREE. Use the in-app remote for one TV with advertising. Enjoy supported keyboard, voice input, app launching and LG touchpad features without a subscription. GO PRO ONCE. GET MORE FROM YOUR TV. One purchase unlocks TV Remote Pro: • Remove ads. • Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms. • Customize your TV app shortcut row. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for supported actions on a paired, saved TV. Buy once. No recurring subscription. MADE FOR POPULAR SMART TV PLATFORMS • Samsung TVs running Tizen • LG TVs running webOS • Roku TVs and streaming players • Google TV and Android TV models, including compatible Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices with ADB debugging enabled • Vizio SmartCast TVs Compatibility and available controls vary by TV platform, model and firmware. Keyboard, voice input, touchpad, app launching and power controls are available where supported. Streaming apps and their content or subscriptions are not included. GET READY IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Find your TV and approve any pairing request on its screen. 3. Open the remote and take control. Remote commands travel directly from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Optional diagnostic reports help us investigate connection problems and can be turned off in Settings. Download TV Remote and put your next movie night back in your hands. Support: https://tvremote.puresoftltd.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Kumanda4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kumanda at none against TV Remote's 1. Kumanda also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kumanda asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kumanda ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kumanda versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKumandaTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere-sayfa.netVietTS CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

Kumanda

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Kumanda free?
Kumanda is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kumanda or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Kumanda does not.
Which is updated more often, Kumanda or TV Remote?
Kumanda ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Kumanda was updated on October 17, 2026 and TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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