Comparison

TV Remote vs Cleanup

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
  • 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

Cleanup

This app helps you quickly find and remove duplicate photos, similar images, large videos, and other files consuming storage on your device. Organize your photo library and free up valuable space with a simple interface and on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Duplicate photo removal
  • Similar image detection
  • Large video finder
  • Screenshot cleanup
  • Live and burst photo management
  • Storage dashboard
  • On-device processing
Features
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Free up storage and keep the memories that matter. Cleanup: Free Storage helps you quickly find and remove duplicate photos, similar images, large videos, screenshots, and other files taking up valuable storage on your iPhone. Whether your storage is almost full or you simply want a cleaner photo library, Cleanup makes it easy to organize your device in just a few taps. FEATURES Storage Dashboard See exactly what is using your storage and discover where you can free the most space. Large Videos Find the biggest videos instantly and remove the ones you no longer need. Similar Photos Review similar shots and keep only your favorites. Duplicate Photos Locate duplicate images and remove unnecessary copies. Screenshots Delete old screenshots that are no longer useful. Live Photos Review and remove unwanted Live Photos. Burst Photos Clean up burst shots while keeping the best moments. Organize Your Library Browse your photo library by month and quickly find large collections. Fast and Private Everything is processed directly on your device. Your photos never leave your iPhone. WHY CHOOSE CLEANUP? Free up storage quickly Fast scanning Simple and beautiful interface Private on-device processing Safe photo cleanup Easy to use Download Cleanup today and enjoy more free storage on your iPhone.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Cleanup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cleanup at none against TV Remote's 2. Cleanup also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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 Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Cleanup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cleanup holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cleanup has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, Cleanup every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
TV Remote versus Cleanup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteCleanup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金春 张Tehreem Asif

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cleanup

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
None

Cleanup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cleanup free?
Cleanup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Cleanup?
Cleanup is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cleanup averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Cleanup have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Cleanup does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Cleanup?
TV Remote ships an update every 4 days, and Cleanup every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cleanup on November 5, 2026.

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