Comparison

Simple TV Remote vs Local 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

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. ■ 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 ■ 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 ■ Home Screen Widget • Change the volume and play or pause without opening the app • Jump straight into the full remote from the widget • Available in small and medium sizes, in light and dark ■ 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 ■ 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.

About

Local TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a private and responsive remote for compatible Google TV and Samsung televisions. Automatically discover and securely pair with devices on your Wi-Fi network for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Secure pairing
  • Full native remote controls
  • App shortcuts for popular streaming services
  • Manual IP fallback
  • On-device credential storage
Features
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Local TV Remote turns your iPhone into a private, responsive remote for compatible Google TV and Samsung televisions on the same Wi-Fi network. Discover nearby televisions automatically, pair securely when required, and reconnect without repeating setup. The native remote includes directional navigation, Select, Back, Home, Power, volume, mute, playback controls, and verified shortcuts for popular TV apps where supported. Features: • Automatic discovery for compatible Google TV and Samsung TVs • Google TV pairing using the code displayed on the television • Secure on-device storage of pairing credentials in iOS Keychain • Directional pad, Select, Back, Home, Power, volume, mute, and playback controls • Verified YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video shortcuts on supported televisions • Manual IP fallback when automatic discovery is unavailable • Automatic reconnection after returning to the app • Experimental text input for compatible Google TV fields • Light and dark appearances, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support Local TV Remote has no ads, analytics, accounts, or cloud service. Television details and pairing credentials remain on your iPhone. Some functions vary by television model, firmware, settings, and installed apps. Samsung text entry is not supported.

Screenshots

Simple TV Remote4 screens
Local TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple TV Remote and Local TV Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Simple TV Remote versus Local TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TV RemoteLocal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMake Algo SLPruthvish Panakanti

In-app purchases

None

Simple TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Local TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple TV Remote free?
Simple TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local TV Remote free?
Local TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple TV Remote or Local TV Remote have ads?
Neither Simple TV Remote nor Local TV Remote shows ads.

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