Comparison

Simple TV Remote Control vs TV Commander

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

TV Commander

Features
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TV Commander turns your iPhone or iPad into a clean, easy-to-use remote for your Smart TV. No clutter. No confusing menus. Just the controls you actually need: power, volume, channels, navigation, numbers, input, home, guide, color buttons, mute, and voice commands. Designed for everyday use, TV Commander keeps the main remote controls on one screen so you can quickly tap what you need without searching through hidden panels. Why you’ll like it: • Simple universal remote layout • Essential TV buttons only • Easy-to-read controls • Fast local TV discovery • Works over your Wi-Fi network • Support for popular Smart TV brands • No extra hardware required TV Commander is built for people who want a remote app that feels direct, familiar, and easy from the first launch. Compatibility may vary depending on your TV model, software version, network settings, and manufacturer protocol support.

Screenshots

Simple TV Remote Control3 screens
TV Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple TV Remote Control at none against TV Commander's 1. TV Commander's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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 Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple TV Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Simple TV Remote Control versus TV Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TV Remote ControlTV Commander
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakub SakMiro De Carolis

In-app purchases

None

Simple TV Remote Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Commander

One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

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

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