Comparison

Simple TV Remote Control vs Simple TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Simple TV Remote Control

Features
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Simple TV Remote Control lets you control your smart TV from your iPhone over Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth, no extra hardware required. Features: • Automatically discovers smart TVs on your network • Control volume, channels, and inputs • Launch and switch apps • Full directional pad, OK, and Home button support • Works entirely over Wi-Fi Compatible with the most popular smart TV brands on the market. Just connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you're ready to go.

About

Simple TV Remote

Features
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Remote for Samsung TV gives you a simple iPhone remote for compatible Samsung Smart TVs on your home Wi-Fi. ā–  Quick Setup • Find compatible TVs on your local network • Pair with the TV approval prompt when required • Save one TV for a focused, reliable remote experience ā–  Everyday Controls • Navigate with up, down, left, right, and OK • Use Home, Back, Play/Pause, volume, and channel controls • Open numeric and color key controls when you need them ā–  Easy Reconnect • Reconnect to your saved TV when you reopen the app • See clear connection status without clutter • Forget the saved TV anytime from settings ā–  Built For The Living Room • Designed for iPhone • Works over the same Wi-Fi network as your TV • Free to use, with no ads, subscriptions, or paywalls Remote for Samsung TV is designed for compatible Samsung Smart TVs. Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local network. Some TV features and power behavior may vary by model.

Screenshots

Simple TV Remote Control3 screens
Simple TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple TV Remote at every 3 days against Simple TV Remote Control's every 2 months. Simple TV Remote Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, Simple TV Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Simple TV Remote Control versus Simple TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TV Remote ControlSimple TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakub SakMake Algo SL

In-app purchases

None

Simple TV Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

Simple TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple TV Remote Control free?
Simple TV Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple TV Remote free?
Simple TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple TV Remote Control or Simple TV Remote have ads?
Neither Simple TV Remote Control nor Simple TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple TV Remote Control or Simple TV Remote?
Simple TV Remote Control ships an update every 2 months, and Simple TV Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Simple TV Remote Control was updated on October 14, 2026 and Simple TV Remote on October 1, 2026.

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