# EV Play Auto vs SofaPilot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EV Play Auto at none against SofaPilot's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SofaPilot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. EV Play Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EV Play Auto | SofaPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofapilot-tv-remote/id6825034981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PHILIP BRANDES](https://appshunter.io/developer/882618148) | [Caspian Technology Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774631961) |

## What reviewers say

### EV Play Auto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-play-auto-mate/id6761587435)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SofaPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofapilot-tv-remote/id6825034981)

Control your TV directly from your iPhone or iPad without subscriptions or ads. Navigate, change channels, adjust volume, and launch apps. Offers widgets and Live Activities for quick access.

**Highlights:** Direct network control, Navigation and playback controls, Text input on supported TVs, App launching and input selection, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen Live Activities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| SofaPilot Full Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EV Play Auto free?

EV Play Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SofaPilot free?

SofaPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do EV Play Auto or SofaPilot have ads?

Neither EV Play Auto nor SofaPilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EV Play Auto or SofaPilot?

EV Play Auto ships an update daily, and SofaPilot daily. Most recently, EV Play Auto was updated on November 9, 2026 and SofaPilot on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
