Comparison

NetCheck vs Simple TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

NetCheck

Features
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NetCheck is a simple network diagnosis app built for everyday users. If a website will not load, an app keeps spinning, or your hotspot feels unstable, you should not need to read a wall of technical data just to guess what is wrong. NetCheck helps you quickly see whether the problem is more likely with Wi-Fi, your local network, or the internet connection upstream. When you open the app, it runs a diagnosis automatically and tells you: - whether Wi-Fi is connected - whether your local network is reachable - whether the internet is working - whether the network is unstable - whether Wi-Fi quality or link quality looks weak You can also view: - the current network type - the current Wi-Fi name when iOS allows it - gateway and internet probe results - diagnosis details such as RTT, packet loss, and jitter Instead of showing raw data first, NetCheck gives you the conclusion first and the evidence after that, so it is easier to tell: - whether the router or hotspot device may be the issue - whether the local network is fine but the internet is down - or whether the network is not fully offline but just unstable If you need help from someone more technical, you can copy a structured diagnosis summary and send it to them. Great for situations like: - Wi-Fi says connected, but websites still do not open - office or home internet feels unstable and you do not know which part failed - a phone hotspot works sometimes but not consistently - you want to tell whether the issue is local or with your provider This version focuses on foreground, on-demand diagnosis. It does not provide background monitoring, packet capture, VPN, proxy, or router management tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Simple TV Remote

Features
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Remote for Samsung TV gives you a simple iPhone remote for compatible Samsung Smart TVs on your home Wi-Fi. ā–  Quick Setup • Find compatible TVs on your local network • Pair with the TV approval prompt when required • Save one TV for a focused, reliable remote experience ā–  Everyday Controls • Navigate with up, down, left, right, and OK • Use Home, Back, Play/Pause, volume, and channel controls • Open numeric and color key controls when you need them ā–  Home Screen Widget • Change the volume and play or pause without opening the app • Jump straight into the full remote from the widget • Available in small and medium sizes, in light and dark ā–  Easy Reconnect • Reconnect to your saved TV when you reopen the app • See clear connection status without clutter • Forget the saved TV anytime from settings ā–  Built For The Living Room • Designed for iPhone • Works over the same Wi-Fi network as your TV • Free to use, with no ads, subscriptions, or paywalls Remote for Samsung TV is designed for compatible Samsung Smart TVs. Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local network. Some TV features and power behavior may vary by model.

Screenshots

NetCheck1 screens
Simple TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NetCheck at 15.0 against Simple TV Remote's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetCheck ships an update every 6 days, Simple TV Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
NetCheck versus Simple TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetCheckSimple TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer梁臣 åæMake Algo SL

In-app purchases

None

NetCheck

No in-app purchases

None

Simple TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetCheck free?
NetCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple TV Remote free?
Simple TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetCheck or Simple TV Remote have ads?
Neither NetCheck nor Simple TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetCheck or Simple TV Remote?
NetCheck ships an update every 6 days, and Simple TV Remote weekly. Most recently, NetCheck was updated on October 25, 2026 and Simple TV Remote on October 31, 2026.

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