Comparison

Droid TV Remote+ vs Nova IPTV PlayBox

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

Head to head
About

Droid TV Remote+

Features
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Android Remote+ turns your iPhone into a full-featured remote control for Android TV, Google TV etc No more digging for the physical remote. Open the app, connect instantly over Wi-Fi, and control your TV with a beautiful native iOS interface. REMOTE CONTROLS • D-Pad navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right, OK) • Touchpad mode - swipe to navigate and tap to select • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Power button (where supported by your TV) • Volume Up, Down, and Mute • Play and Pause media control ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD Typing on your TV is finally easy. Tap the keyboard button and type directly from your iPhone. Paste from the clipboard in one tap - great for passwords, search queries, and URLs. AUTOMATIC TV DISCOVERY Android Remote+ automatically finds Android TVs on your Wi-Fi network. No IP address needed. Just open the app and your TV appears. Manual IP entry is also available. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS (PRO) Add a remote widget directly to your iPhone Home Screen. Launch your favorite TV apps or control playback without opening the app. APP LAUNCHER (PRO) Browse and launch apps installed on your TV from your iPhone. Pin favorites such as Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and Prime Video for one-tap access. MULTI-TV SUPPORT (PRO) Save and switch between multiple TVs instantly. DESIGNED FOR iOS Built natively in SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and haptic feedback. No ads. FREE INCLUDES • D-Pad and touchpad remote • On-screen keyboard with clipboard paste • Automatic TV discovery • Save 1 TV PRO INCLUDES • Unlimited saved TVs • App Launcher with favorites • Home Screen Widgets • Future updates included COMPATIBLE DEVICES Works with Android TV and Google TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network, including: • Sony Android TV and Google TV • NVIDIA Shield TV • Xiaomi TV Box and Mi Box • TCL Google TV • Hisense Android TV • Chromecast with Google TV • Android TV boxes PRIVACY Android Remote+ does not collect, sell, or share your personal data. Local network access is used only to discover and control your TV. No account required. Privacy Policy: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://bugxy.com/products/androidremote/terms

About

Nova IPTV PlayBox

Features
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Welcome to Nova IPTV PlayBox – your ultimate premium dashboard for live TV streaming, custom M3U playlists, and seamless digital entertainment. Built with a sleek, modern interface, Nova IPTV PlayBox lets you import, organize, and stream your favorite channels across iOS and macOS with ease. Simply add your M3U playlist link to instantly fetch and automatically categorize channels. Nova IPTV PlayBox delivers lightning-fast channel switching, high-quality video playback, and absolute stability. FEATURES: • M3U Playlist Import: Easily add, sync, and organize multiple M3U playlist links. • Smart Categorization: Auto-organize channels, streams, and groups for effortless navigation. • Seamless Picture-in-Picture (PiP): Keep watching your favorite programs in a floating mini-player while multitasking on your device. • Multi-Platform Support: A unified experience designed natively for both macOS and iOS. • Premium Video Engine: Optimized player with background audio playback support, high-resolution rendering, and smooth frame rates. NOVA IPTV PLAYBOX PREMIUM: Upgrade to premium to unlock all customization features and advanced playlist options: • Favorites List: Save your go-to channels for instant, one-tap access. • Recents History: Quickly resume watching channels you recently played. Start streaming with Nova IPTV PlayBox today! (Note: Nova IPTV PlayBox is a media player. Users must provide their own M3U playlist URLs or content sources. The app does not host, distribute, or provide any media content.) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Droid TV Remote+4 screens
Nova IPTV PlayBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Droid TV Remote+ at 18.0 against Nova IPTV PlayBox's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Droid TV Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nova IPTV PlayBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Droid TV Remote+ versus Nova IPTV PlayBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroid TV Remote+Nova IPTV PlayBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmal Bose B SKhanh Phan Van

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Droid TV Remote+

One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$4.99
3 purchases

Nova IPTV PlayBox

Subscriptions3
  • 1-month subscription$2.991 Month
  • 3-month subscription$6.993 Months
  • 12-month subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Droid TV Remote+ free?
Droid TV Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova IPTV PlayBox free?
Nova IPTV PlayBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Droid TV Remote+ or Nova IPTV PlayBox have ads?
Neither Droid TV Remote+ nor Nova IPTV PlayBox shows ads.

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