# Remote Control for Apple TV vs Loop

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote Control for Apple TV at free with in-app purchases against Loop's subscription. Remote Control for Apple TV also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for Apple TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Loop sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Remote Control for Apple TV against 5.0 for Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively.

Remote Control for Apple TV ships an update fortnightly, Loop every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Apple TV | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-apple-tv/id6768346020/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/id6779103851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenta Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884077968) | [Solma Grow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788937829) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for Apple TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-apple-tv/id6768346020)

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive remote and casting device for your TV. Effortlessly navigate, type, stream media, and even mirror your screen wirelessly. Includes an IPTV player and pro tools for advanced use.

**Highlights:** Smart trackpad navigation, iPhone keyboard input, Wireless media casting, Screen mirroring via AirPlay, IPTV player with M3U playlist support, File browser with WebDAV, Live camera casting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-remote-control-tv/id6779103851)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. Effortlessly navigate menus, view playback details, launch apps instantly, and type using your phone. Control multiple devices and personalize your remote's look.

**Highlights:** Seamless remote control with gestures, Real-time 'Now Playing' details, Instant app launching, Type search queries on phone, Control multiple TV devices, Customizable remote themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription: Loop Remote | $7.99 | per month |
| Loop Remote: Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription: Loop Remote | $29.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Loop Remote Control: Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for Apple TV free?

Remote Control for Apple TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop free?

Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Control for Apple TV or Loop?

Loop is rated higher. Remote Control for Apple TV averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Loop averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for Apple TV or Loop have ads?

Neither Remote Control for Apple TV nor Loop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for Apple TV or Loop?

Remote Control for Apple TV ships an update fortnightly, and Loop every 2 months. Most recently, Remote Control for Apple TV was updated on November 5, 2026 and Loop on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*