Remo vs Lock Screen Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remo
Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for Samsung Tizen and Hisense VIDAA TVs. Control your TV with a D-pad, touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher, all over your home Wi-Fi. Wake your TV remotely and manage multiple devices.
- Smart TV remote control
- Touchpad and keyboard input
- App launcher for smart TVs
- Wake-on-LAN functionality
- Control multiple TVs
- No account required
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote for Samsung, LG, Hisense and Android TV. Connect over Wi-Fi and control your TV with a full remote, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher — no account or cloud required. CONNECT IN SECONDS Open Remo, tap Scan, and your TV appears automatically. Tap to connect and start controlling — everything happens directly over your local Wi-Fi network. FULL REMOTE CONTROL Use a responsive D-pad with volume, channel, source, playback and navigation controls. Everything you need, without the clutter of a physical remote. TOUCHPAD MODE Swipe anywhere on your iPhone to navigate your TV like a laptop trackpad. Tap to click. On supported Samsung TVs, Remo can control the on-screen pointer for fast navigation through the browser and Smart Hub. KEYBOARD Search and type directly from your iPhone keyboard. Enter searches, URLs, passwords and other text without navigating an on-screen keyboard one letter at a time. APP LAUNCHER Open supported apps installed on your TV directly from Remo. Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ and more without scrolling through your TV menu. WAKE ON LAN Turn supported TVs on remotely when Wake-on-LAN is available. No need to get up and find the physical remote. MULTIPLE TVs Control every supported TV in your home from one app. Give each TV a name and emoji so you always know which room you're controlling. SUPPORTED BRANDS Remo works with Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Hisense VIDAA, and Android TV / Google TV devices. Available features may vary by model. COMPATIBILITY Samsung Tizen and LG webOS are fully supported. Hisense VIDAA works on models up to roughly 2024 — Hisense tightened local control in 2025 firmware, and newer sets may not respond. Please confirm your TV works during the free trial before you subscribe. PRIVACY FIRST No account. No sign-up. Remote-control traffic stays on your local network between your iPhone and TV. We collect only anonymous usage statistics to improve the app — no personal data, no identifiers, and nothing is sold. PREMIUM All advanced features are included in a 3-day free trial. After the trial, choose a Monthly plan or unlock everything forever with a one-time purchase. No login. No ads. No personal data. Just control. Having trouble connecting? Make sure your iPhone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. On Samsung TVs, tap "Allow" in the dialog that appears on the TV screen the first time you connect. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lock Screen Text
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Lock Screen Text keeps your favorite quotes and short notes front and center with clean, minimalist Lock Screen widgets. Key Features: 1. Instant Focus: Display your favorite quotes and short notes right where you'll see them. 2. Clean & Minimalist: Designed to look seamless and feel effortless to use. 3. Fully Customizable: Personalize your text, font style, and alignment to match your style. 4. Simple & Lightweight: No account required, no unnecessary complexity, just clean Lock Screen widgets. 5. Free Forever: Use Text Slot 1 for free with full customization. 6. Optional Upgrade: Unlock all 10 text slots with a one-time purchase - no subscriptions, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lock Screen Text at every 2 days against Remo's every 2 weeks. Remo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Remo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lock Screen Text sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remo ships an update every 2 weeks, Lock Screen Text every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remo | Lock Screen Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mihail Prisacaru | Kok Lam Chong |
In-app purchases
Remo
- Remo monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Lifetime subscription$14.99
Lock Screen Text
- Lifetime Pro$4.99
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