Comparison

AxisForge 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

AxisForge

Features
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AxisForge turns your iPhone into a professional wireless jog pendant for your CNC router or laser cutter — no dedicated hardware remote needed, just your phone and the AxisForge USB dongle. WORKS WITH YOUR SOFTWARE Built-in profiles for the most popular CNC and laser software — no configuration needed: Carbide Motion Universal G-Code Sender (Mac & Windows) Easel by Inventables Mach3 OpenBuilds CONTROL Generic GRBL LightBurn Custom Layout — assign any key combination to any button DESIGNED FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Large, glowing jog buttons you can tap confidently with work gloves on ARM/DISARM safety system — buttons only send keystrokes when intentionally armed Deadman mode — hold the ARM button to keep jogging; release and the machine stops instantly Automatic watchdog: if your phone disconnects mid-jog, the dongle stops all movement within 500ms Auto-disarms when you navigate away from the jog screen — no accidental moves Hold-to-jog mode for continuous movement, or tap mode for precise incremental steps 5 increment presets: 0.01 / 0.1 / 1 / 10 / 25 mm Feed rate selector: Slow / Med / Fast FEED HOLD always reachable — even when disarmed INSTANT RESPONSE Jog commands fire the instant your finger touches the button — not on lift Hold-to-jog starts immediately on first touch with zero delay HAPTIC FEEDBACK BUILT FOR THE SHOP Talks directly to the native Taptic Engine for zero-latency response Four feel presets: Smooth, Click, Punch, and Machine — from subtle to industrial Press Kick intensity: Off, Tiny, Light, Medium, Heavy, or Hardcore Smooth continuous hold buzz powered by Core Haptics — one clean waveform for the entire hold, no ticking Hold Speed control: dial in when the buzz starts, from a relaxed delay to instant on first touch SIMPLE SETUP Plug the AxisForge USB dongle into your CNC or laser computer Open the app — it finds the dongle automatically over Bluetooth Pick your software profile ARM and start jogging The dongle acts as a USB keyboard to your computer — no drivers, no software install, no admin rights needed. It just works. THE DONGLE The AxisForge wireless dongle is sold separately at TheBossFactory.ca and Etsy. The app is free. AxisForge is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carbide 3D, Inventables, LightBurn Software, Newfangled Solutions, OpenBuilds, or any other software manufacturer.

About

TV Remote Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for most smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and launch apps directly from your phone over Wi-Fi. Enjoy a real keyboard for searching and typing, eliminating the need for physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV compatibility
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Real keyboard input for search and typing
  • Direct app launching
  • Full playback and navigation controls
  • Manage multiple TVs
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Universal Smart TV Remote Your phone just became the only remote you'll ever need. No batteries. No searching under couch cushions. No fumbling with a tiny D-pad in the dark. Just your phone, your Wi-Fi, and full control of your TV in seconds. RemoTV turns your phone into a fast, reliable universal remote for almost any smart TV — Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Roku (and Roku-powered TVs like TCL), Android TV, and Fire TV. Connect once over Wi-Fi, and you're in control from anywhere in the room. Key Features 1) Works With Almost Any TV One app, every major smart TV platform. RemoTV automatically detects your brand and connects using the right protocol — no guessing, no generic "universal codes" that only half-work. 2) Manage Every TV in the House Pair multiple TVs across different rooms and switch between them instantly. RemoTV remembers each one, so reconnecting is a single tap — no re-pairing every time you walk into a different room. 3) A Real Keyboard, Not Letter-by-Letter Torture Search, sign in, and type directly on your TV using your phone's actual keyboard. Skip the painful up-down-up-down of a D-pad just to enter a password. 4) Launch Any App Instantly See the exact apps installed on your TV and open them in one tap — no digging through your TV's home screen with a laggy remote. 5) Full Playback & Navigation Control Power, volume, mute, channels, D-pad navigation, home, back, play, pause, rewind, fast-forward — every control you'd expect from a physical remote, redesigned to feel better on a touchscreen. 6) Smart Reconnect RemoTV keeps a history of your paired TVs and reconnects automatically when it finds them back on the network — set up once, done forever. How It Works 1. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV 2. Open RemoTV — your TV is detected automatically 3. Tap to pair, and start controlling instantly Why RemoTV - Covers nearly every major smart TV brand, not just one - Built for households with more than one TV - Real keyboard input and a live app launcher, not a stripped-down remote - Clean, fast setup — no accounts, no clutter Whether you're switching inputs, searching for a show, or jumping between the living room and bedroom TV, RemoTV keeps control exactly where it belongs — in your hand. --- This app offers optional premium features (including unlimited saved devices, voice control, and an ad-free experience) available via auto-renewing subscription. Free features remain available without a subscription. RemoTV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Roku, Google, Amazon, or any other TV manufacturer or platform. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://tv-remote-privacypolicy.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-last-updated-july-19.html Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-00/home

Screenshots

AxisForge4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AxisForge at none against TV Remote Control's 3. AxisForge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. AxisForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AxisForge ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
AxisForge versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxisForgeTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancis BosseVenish Rakholia

In-app purchases

None

AxisForge

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • TV Remote Pro – Weekly$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • TV Remote Pro – Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AxisForge free?
AxisForge 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.
Do AxisForge or TV Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; AxisForge does not.
Which is updated more often, AxisForge or TV Remote Control?
AxisForge ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote Control monthly. Most recently, AxisForge was updated on October 3, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 1, 2026.

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