Comparison

TV Remote vs Zappy Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Features
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Control your TV from your phone — no extra hardware, no hassle. TV Remote Control turns your iPhone into a fast, reliable remote for your Smart TV. It connects over your home Wi-Fi, so there's nothing to plug in and no infrared needed. Lost your remote, or just want everything on one screen? You're covered. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Android TV & Google TV EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE REMOTE • Power on/off, volume, mute, and channel controls • Full directional pad with OK/Select for easy navigation • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Media keys — play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and stop • Number pad for quick channel entry SET UP IN SECONDS • Automatically finds compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Simple on-screen pairing — just confirm on your TV • Saves your TVs so you can reconnect with one tap APP SHORTCUTS • Pin your favorite TV apps for instant launching • Add custom shortcuts tailored to your setup BUILT TO FEEL GREAT • Clean, modern interface that's quick and responsive • Light and dark themes • Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your TVs, settings, and pairing data stay on your device. The app talks directly to your TV on your local network — there's no account to create and no remote-control activity sent to us. GOOD TO KNOW • Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Google, or any TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Download TV Remote Control and take charge of your Smart TV today.

About

Zappy Remote

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful Android TV remote control! TV Remote lets you control any Android TV on your local network with ease. No additional hardware needed — just connect and control. FEATURES: • D-Pad navigation with hold-to-repeat support • Touchpad mode for cursor control • Full media controls (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Volume control with long-press repeat • Quick app shortcuts (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Spotify, Disney+, Twitch) • Text input keyboard for search and typing • Source/input switching • Power control • Automatic TV discovery via mDNS • Manual IP entry for direct connection • Multiple TV management with easy switching SUPPORTED DEVICES: Works with any Android TV, Google TV, or device running the Android TV Remote Service. HOW TO USE: 1. Make sure your iPhone and Android TV are on the same WiFi network 2. Open the app and go to Settings 3. Tap "Auto-Find TVs" or enter your TV's IP manually 4. Follow the on-screen pairing instructions 5. Enter the code shown on your TV screen 6. You're ready to control your TV!

Screenshots

TV Remote1 screens
Zappy Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote at 13.0 against Zappy Remote's 15.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
TV Remote versus Zappy Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteZappy Remote
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAFIDA EL MAJDAOUIHASAN AKBAS

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Zappy Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zappy Remote free?
Zappy Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote or Zappy Remote have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Zappy Remote shows ads.

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