Comparison

Magic Remote 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

Magic Remote for TV

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for LG WebOS TVs. Enjoy seamless Wi-Fi connectivity for touchpad navigation, keyboard input, and quick app launching. Control volume, channels, and playback effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Full keyboard input
  • Quick app launch
  • Volume and channel control
  • Media playback controls
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for your LG TV. Connect instantly over Wi-Fi, no extra hardware needed. Compatible with any LG WebOS TV. Free to try! Subscribe for unlimited access to the remote: • Touchpad navigation with swipe gestures • Full keyboard for smart TV text input • Quick-launch your favorite streaming apps • Volume, channel, and media playback controls • Works with all webOS Smart TVs Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://virani.app/?page_id=51 Disclaimer: We are not an official product of LG and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LG. LG is a trademark of its respective owner.

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

Magic Remote for TV4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Remote for TV at none against TV Remote Control's 3. Magic Remote for TV also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Magic Remote for TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Magic Remote for TV against 5.0 for TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Remote for TV ships an update every 5 weeks, TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Remote for TV versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Remote for TVTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViraniEmre Ayar

Customer experience

Magic Remote for TV

All ratings1 ratings
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

None

Magic Remote for TV

No in-app purchases

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 Magic Remote for TV free?
Magic Remote for TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Remote for TV or TV Remote Control?
Magic Remote 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 Magic Remote for TV or TV Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; Magic Remote for TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Remote for TV or TV Remote Control?
Magic Remote for TV ships an update every 5 weeks, and TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Remote for TV was updated on October 31, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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