Comparison

TV Remote vs RemoteOne TV Remote Controller

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

Head to head
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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.

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RemoteOne TV Remote Controller

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RemoteOne is a premium smart TV remote for iPhone and iPad, built for people who want one clean control center for the screens at home. Use it as a universal TV remote app for navigation, quick volume changes, channel control, media playback, typing searches, launching apps and reconnecting to your TV. RemoteOne is designed around modern homes with more than one room, more than one screen and more than one TV platform. Add compatible TVs on the same Wi-Fi network, scan for available devices, connect manually by IP address when discovery is blocked, and keep a familiar remote layout ready whenever you need it. Why RemoteOne - Universal remote layout for smart TVs and streaming devices - Wi-Fi device discovery for compatible local network TVs - Manual IP connection for advanced home networks - Large D-pad with OK/select for precise navigation - Touch-friendly controls for home, back, menu and settings - Volume, mute, channel and media playback buttons - Keyboard input for faster TV search and sign-in fields - App launcher structure for supported TV apps and services - Smart Cast controls for compatible media workflows - Apple Watch remote access for quick actions from your wrist - Lock Screen widgets and App Intents for favorite commands - Sleep timer, Kids Mode and Movie Night scene architecture - Clean dark interface built for living room use RemoteOne helps replace cluttered physical remotes with a focused digital remote. Open the app, choose your TV, and use common commands like power, home, back, menu, up, down, left, right, select, play, pause, rewind, fast forward, volume up, volume down, mute, channel up and channel down. The app is built for popular smart TV ecosystems and streaming setups, including Roku, Samsung Smart TV, LG webOS TV, Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV and Apple TV-style devices where local network controls are available. Compatibility can vary by brand, model, firmware, pairing state and network settings. RemoteOne is useful when you: - Lost the original TV remote - Need a backup remote for guests or family - Want faster typing with your phone or tablet - Prefer a large iPad remote on the couch - Control multiple smart TVs in different rooms - Use Roku, Samsung, LG, Android TV, Google TV or Fire TV devices - Want quick mute, volume, channel and playback controls - Like a polished dark interface instead of a cluttered remote app The RemoteOne interface is designed to feel premium without getting in the way. Buttons are large, labels are clear, haptics help confirm taps, and the layout groups the controls people use most: navigation, playback, volume, channel, keyboard, apps and settings. Setup is straightforward. Keep your iPhone or iPad on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV, scan for devices, select the matching screen, approve pairing on the TV when required, or enter an IP address manually. If a TV brand requires a specific pairing flow, RemoteOne guides the connection through the available local network path. Built for a multi-platform remote experience, RemoteOne combines device discovery, manual setup, keyboard support, scenes, widgets, App Intents and Apple Watch controls in one app. Use RemoteOne as your smart TV remote, Roku remote, Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, Android TV remote, Fire TV remote, Google TV remote, Wi-Fi remote, keyboard remote, touchpad remote and iPad remote control hub for the home. Important compatibility note: RemoteOne requires devices to be on the same local network and to support remote control over Wi-Fi or a compatible local protocol. Some commands, apps or pairing features may not be available on every TV, streaming box, firmware version or region. Results can vary depending on TV settings, router settings, permissions and manufacturer limitations. RemoteOne is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, Amazon, Google, Apple or any other TV brand. All product names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

TV Remote1 screens
RemoteOne TV Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote at 13.0 against RemoteOne TV Remote Controller's 17.0. 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· 5 level
TV Remote versus RemoteOne TV Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRemoteOne TV Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAFIDA EL MAJDAOUIEpic Star LLC

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

RemoteOne TV Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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