Comparison

Magic Remote for TV vs Remote TV

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

Remote TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote for Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs on the same Wi-Fi network. REMOTE CONTROLS IN YOUR POCKET Control power, volume, channels, playback, navigation, home, back, mute and more from a clear remote designed for everyday use. NAVIGATE WITH A TOUCHPAD Swipe through menus and tap to select with natural gestures from your iPhone. TYPE FASTER Use your phone keyboard for TV search fields instead of entering text one letter at a time with an on-screen remote. LAUNCH TV APPS Open apps listed by compatible TVs with a single tap. Available apps and controls depend on your TV model and platform. QUICK WI-FI SETUP Remote TV searches for compatible TVs on your local network. Keep your iPhone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi, then select your TV to begin. You can also add a TV by IP address when needed. TRY DEMO MODE No TV nearby? Explore the remote, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher using the built-in Demo TV. PRIVACY AND ACCESS - No account or sign-up required - No extra remote hardware required - Commands travel from your iPhone to your TV over your local Wi-Fi - Some TVs may ask you to approve the first connection on screen COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs. Feature availability varies by model, firmware and TV settings. Roku devices may need to be added by IP if they are not discovered automatically. Remote TV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku or any other TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exo-pages.web.app/remotetv/privacy

Screenshots

Magic Remote for TV4 screens
Remote TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Remote for TV at none against Remote TV's 2. Magic Remote for TV also leads on ads (none vs shown). Remote TV's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Magic Remote for TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Remote for TV ships an update every 5 weeks, Remote TV every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Magic Remote for TV versus Remote TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Remote for TVRemote TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViraniKhanh Thong Le

In-app purchases

None

Magic Remote for TV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Promotion3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic Remote for TV free?
Magic Remote for TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Remote for TV or Remote TV have ads?
Remote TV shows ads; Magic Remote for TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Remote for TV or Remote TV?
Magic Remote for TV ships an update every 5 weeks, and Remote TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Remote for TV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Remote TV on October 31, 2026.

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