# Remoto vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Remoto at none against TV Remote's shown. Remoto also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remoto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Remoto against 5.0 for TV Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remoto has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Remoto ships an update every 3 days, TV Remote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remoto | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoto-universal-tv-control/id6768583161/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6793078465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YVN Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855605338) | [VietTS CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625828366) |

## What reviewers say

### Remoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoto-universal-tv-control/id6768583161)

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote without extra hardware. Control your smart TV, cast media, and mirror your screen using your Wi-Fi connection. Offers convenient features like a watch remote and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Screen mirroring, Media casting, Apple Watch remote, Home screen widgets, On-screen keyboard for search, App launching from phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remoto Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remoto Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remoto Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6793078465)

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Keyboard and voice search, App launching, Touchpad for LG TVs, WiFi connectivity, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remoto free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remoto or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. Remoto averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while TV Remote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Remoto or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; Remoto does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remoto or TV Remote?

Remoto ships an update every 3 days, and TV Remote every 4 days. Most recently, Remoto was updated on November 7, 2026 and TV Remote 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.*