# 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 iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). Loop's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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 3 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 — 5.0 for Remote Control for Apple TV against 5.0 for Loop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

Remote Control for Apple TV ships an update fortnightly, Loop every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for Apple TV | Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-apple-tv/id6768346020/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-tv-remote-control/id6779103851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| 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-tv-remote-control/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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Loop Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Loop Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | 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?

Remote Control for Apple TV and Loop are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### 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 weeks. Most recently, Remote Control for Apple TV was updated on September 21, 2026 and Loop on September 19, 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.*