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.
Simple TV Remote Control
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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.
TV Commander
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. TV Commander sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple TV Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Simple TV Remote Control | TV Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jakub Sak | Miro De Carolis |
In-app purchases
Simple TV Remote Control
No in-app purchases
TV Commander
- Unlimited Lifetime Access$4.99
Questions
Is Simple TV Remote Control free?
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Do Simple TV Remote Control or TV Commander have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple TV Remote Control or TV Commander?
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