AppWishlist vs Game Controller for Smart TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppWishlist
Easily track app prices and developer releases. Get instant notifications for price drops and new app launches. Supports multiple App Store regions and in-app purchase monitoring.
- Smart wishlist creation
- Real-time price change notifications
- Developer following system
- Global App Store region support
- In-app purchase monitoring
- Detailed update logs
- Share Extension integration
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Keep the apps you love in one place. Follow developers and check their new releases. Organize purchased apps and future favorites in your library, and search by name, developer or category. Explore weekly editorial picks on Today. View app details, regional prices and publicly listed in-app purchase offers. Offers may be incomplete; the price shown at purchase takes precedence. Manually record spending on apps, subscriptions and in-app purchases. Switch between App Store regions and import app links through the share extension. Optional iCloud sync is available in Settings and is off by default. Price and release updates appear when the app checks for changes, subject to network access and system background scheduling. AppWishlist cannot automatically read your purchase history from other apps.
Game Controller for Smart TV
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a convenient controller for compatible streaming devices and smart TVs. Game Controller combines everyday remote functions, touchpad navigation, quick channel access, and a dedicated game mode in one easy-to-use app. Connect to a device on the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling your TV from your phone. KEY FEATURES • Complete Remote Control Navigate with directional buttons, confirm selections, return to the previous screen, go Home, control playback, adjust volume, and mute audio on supported devices. • Responsive Touchpad Swipe in any direction to move through menus and tap to select. Haptic feedback makes every gesture feel clear and responsive. • Dedicated Game Mode Use a virtual joystick for smooth multidirectional movement, including diagonal control in supported games. A separate action button provides quick access to in-game commands. You can also switch to a traditional button layout when playing games that work better with standard remote input. • Channel Launcher Browse the channels installed on your connected device and open them directly from your phone. • Channel Favorites Save frequently used channels for faster access without searching through the full list every time. • Automatic Device Discovery Quickly find compatible devices connected to your local Wi-Fi network. You can also refresh the device list whenever your network changes. • Multiple Control Styles Choose between physical-style buttons, touchpad gestures, and game controls to match what you are watching or playing. Game Controller is designed for comfortable one-handed navigation, casual TV control, and more responsive gameplay. Whether you are browsing channels, watching entertainment, or playing a game, the controls you need stay close at hand. REQUIREMENTS • Your iPhone or iPad and the TV or streaming device must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • Local Network access is required to discover and communicate with nearby devices. • Some buttons and features may vary depending on the connected device or TV model. Game Controller is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Inc. Roku is a trademark of Roku, Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://chandlerbin-1213.github.io/rokugame.github.io/RokuPliotWeb/static/PrivacyPolicy/index.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Game Controller for Smart TV at Free against AppWishlist's $1.99. Game Controller for Smart TV also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). AppWishlist's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, 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
Game Controller for Smart TV is free to download; AppWishlist costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AppWishlist ships an update fortnightly, Game Controller for Smart TV weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | AppWishlist | Game Controller for Smart TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 鑫 宋 | 庆源 郭 |
In-app purchases
AppWishlist
No in-app purchases
Game Controller for Smart TV
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is AppWishlist free?
Is Game Controller for Smart TV free?
Do AppWishlist or Game Controller for Smart TV have ads?
Which is updated more often, AppWishlist or Game Controller for Smart TV?
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