Comparison

TV Remote vs ZenMote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Control your TV and air conditioner with your iPhone. Cast local media to your TV and manage playback. Offers advanced features and ad removal with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Air conditioner remote
  • Local media casting
  • Voice search
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Appearance customization
Features
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TV Remote Control - Pilo brings TV remote controls, air conditioner controls, and local media casting together on your iPhone. Connect compatible devices and your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network to get started. TV REMOTE • Swipe the touch pad to move and tap for OK, or use the arrow keys on its edge. • Adjust volume, change channels, and control media playback. • Enter text and use voice search on supported devices. • Switch inputs and open your TV's menu and settings on supported devices. • Switch between your TV and air conditioner remotes in one tap. • Choose a Dark, Light, or Auto appearance. AIR CONDITIONER REMOTE • Connect to compatible Wi-Fi air conditioners. • Turn your air conditioner on or off. • With Premium, adjust temperature, operating mode, and fan speed, and use vertical and horizontal swing, Sleep, Eco, and Turbo where supported. CAST TO YOUR TV • Cast local photos, videos, and music to compatible TVs. • Cast a single item for free. • Unlock multiple-item casting, playback queues, and photo slideshow controls with Premium. PREMIUM Choose a yearly subscription or a lifetime purchase to unlock advanced AC controls, remove ads, and access Premium casting features. A free trial may be available for eligible yearly subscribers. Available offers, trial duration, and pricing are shown in the app before purchase. The yearly subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If a free trial is offered, it converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew automatically. COMPATIBILITY Device support and available controls vary by brand, model, firmware, and network configuration. Some devices require pairing or additional setup. Air conditioner control requires a supported Wi-Fi model; this app does not turn your iPhone into an infrared remote. Media casting depends on the receiving device and supported media formats. Privacy Policy: https://pubwave-live.web.app/pilo-tv-remote/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://pubwave-live.web.app/pilo-tv-remote/terms-of-use

About

ZenMote

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Connects directly to your TV over Wi-Fi for seamless control of various smart TV brands, including Android TV, Roku, Samsung, and LG. Offers features like trackpad mode, on-screen keyboard, and app launching.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for multiple TV brands
  • Trackpad and on-screen keyboard
  • Instant app launcher
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
  • Macros and custom remote layouts
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a fast, beautiful universal remote for your TV. ZenMote connects directly to your TV over your Wi-Fi network — no extra hub, no account, no clutter. Just open the app and control. ONE REMOTE, MANY TV BRANDS • Android TV & Google TV (Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Nvidia Shield and more) • Roku & Roku TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick (beta) Pair once and ZenMote reconnects automatically every time you open it. EVERYTHING YOU NEED, BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED • Full D-pad with a satisfying, tactile OK button • Real volume control with on-screen level and mute • Trackpad mode — swipe to navigate, tap to select • On-screen keyboard so you never peck letters one by one • Number pad and channel controls • Power, Home, Back, Play/Pause and media keys • Instant app launcher — jump straight into YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and more BUILT FOR iPHONE — AND BEYOND • Apple Watch app: control your TV right from your wrist • Control Center & Lock Screen widgets for one-tap volume and power • Siri & Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, turn up the TV volume" • Home Screen widget for your favorite actions • Hardware keyboard and number-pad support • Haptic feedback, gorgeous animations and four themes POWER FEATURES • Macros: chain several commands into one tap (e.g. "Movie Night" turns on the TV, opens Netflix and sets the volume) • Custom remote: build your own layout, your way • Ready-made remote templates for popular setups • Wake-on-LAN to power on supported TVs PRIVATE BY DESIGN ZenMote talks to your TV directly on your local network. There's no account to create and your commands never leave your home. ZENMOTE PRO Unlock everything with a one-time Lifetime purchase or an affordable subscription: • Remove all ads • All supported TV brands, unlimited devices • All themes • Macros & automation • Custom remote + templates Lost your remote, or just tired of hunting for it? ZenMote is always in your pocket. Download it and take control. Terms of Use (EULA): https://tysora.es/en/zenmote/terms Privacy Policy: https://tysora.es/en/zenmote/privacy

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
ZenMote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZenMote at 5.0 against TV Remote's 4.0. TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and ZenMote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZenMote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, ZenMote weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote versus ZenMote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteZenMote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金春 张Leopoldo Perez Ortiz

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
3 purchases

ZenMote

Subscriptions2
  • ZenMote Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ZenMote Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ZenMote Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZenMote free?
ZenMote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or ZenMote?
ZenMote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ZenMote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TV Remote or ZenMote have ads?
Both TV Remote and ZenMote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or ZenMote?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, and ZenMote weekly. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 9, 2026 and ZenMote on November 4, 2026.

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