Comparison

TV Remote vs MinuteBack

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Features
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Transform your phone into a powerful universal TV remote and take control of your Smart TV experience! With the Universal TV Remote app, you can browse and stream content and launch channels and easily control all major TV brands. Features: - Supports most popular TVs. - Mouse-like navigation using Touchpad - One‑tap launcher for popular streaming apps - Smart Remote with Single app you can control multiple TV's - Quick TV discovery on your local network Connect, control, and enjoy your TV—right from your phone. Note: We are not affiliated with any of the TV brands. While our application has been carefully tested on many TV models, we cannot guarantee compatibility with every single model. About Subscription: - Subscription Plans: Weekly and Yearly Subscription. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Payment will be taken from your iTunes account after you confirm the purchase. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.yanappslab.com/p/privacy-policy.html TERMS OF USE: https://www.yanappslab.com/p/terms-of-users.html

About

MinuteBack

This app helps you intentionally disconnect from your phone to create screen-free moments. Track the time you reclaim and see how it's spent on activities like reading, family, or rest. Unlock rewards for consistent breaks.

Highlights
  • Screen-Free Moments
  • Reclaimed Time Tracking
  • Life Map for Time Allocation
  • Screen Time Insights
  • Weekly Progress Review
  • Reward Boxes and Time Points
  • Redeemable Rewards
Features
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Take your minutes back. MinuteBack helps you step away from your phone, create intentional screen-free moments, and see how much time you reclaim for real life. Choose what you want to make time for - Focus, Family, Reading, Meals, Outside, Rest, or something else - then start a screen-free moment and put your phone down. When you come back, MinuteBack turns those small breaks into visible progress. KEY FEATURES Screen-Free Moments Choose a simple time goal and make space for what matters. Reclaimed Time See how many minutes you've taken back from your phone each day. Life Map Understand where your reclaimed time goes across the things that matter to you. Screen Time Insights See your phone-use patterns alongside the time you've reclaimed. Weekly Progress Review your screen-free time, completed moments, categories, and weekly trends. Reward Boxes Consistent, verified screen-free moments can unlock small Reward Boxes and Time Points. Rewards & Redemption Eligible users may redeem available rewards such as gift cards or PayPal, depending on region, account eligibility, campaign, and availability. WHY MINUTEBACK Most screen-time tools show you how much time you spent on your phone. MinuteBack helps you see something different: how much time did you get back - and what did you make room for? You don't need to disappear from your phone for hours. Start with 10 minutes. Read a few pages. Have a meal without scrolling. Focus on one thing. Spend time with someone. Step outside. Small screen-free moments add up. Take your minutes back - one moment at a time. Reward availability, point amounts, redemption options, and eligibility may vary by region, account status, campaign, and availability.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
MinuteBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MinuteBack at none against TV Remote's 2. TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. MinuteBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update daily, MinuteBack every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus MinuteBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteMinuteBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYANAPPS LAB LLC嘉蓉 李

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscribtion3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscribtion$19.991 Year
None

MinuteBack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MinuteBack free?
MinuteBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote or MinuteBack have ads?
Both TV Remote and MinuteBack show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or MinuteBack?
TV Remote ships an update daily, and MinuteBack every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 9, 2026 and MinuteBack on November 6, 2026.

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