Comparison

TV Remote vs AnyTV | Smart TV 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

AnyTV | Smart TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Effortlessly navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, and launch apps on compatible smart TVs. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi for a convenient and intuitive control experience.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • App launching
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Touchpad control
  • Voice search
  • Automatic TV discovery
Features
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Take full control of your Smart TV directly from your iPhone. AnyTV turns your phone into a powerful remote control, making it easier than ever to navigate your TV's menus, adjust volume, change channels, switch inputs, and launch your favorite apps. Designed with a clean and intuitive interface, the app connects to your TV over Wi-Fi — no additional hardware or complicated setup required. Whether you want to quickly mute your TV, browse streaming services, or power it on and off, everything is just a tap away. Works with: - Samsung® Smart TV (Tizen®, 2016 and newer) - LG® Smart TV (webOS®) - Roku® TV and Roku® streaming players (Philco®, TCL®, Hisense® and more) - Amazon® Fire TV® and Fire TV Stick® - TVs running Google's TV platform (Sony®, Philips®, TCL®, Xiaomi®, Hisense®, NVIDIA SHIELD® and more) Key Features: - Automatic discovery of your TV on your Wi-Fi network - Easy, guided pairing - Full remote control functionality: volume, channels, navigation, inputs - Quick access to installed apps - Built-in touchpad: use your phone like a wireless mouse (LG® webOS®) - Voice search with Google Assistant (on TVs running Google's TV platform) - Fast response and reliable connection over Wi-Fi - Lightweight, clean, and user-friendly design Your phone and your TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. AnyTV has no account and no sign-in, and it talks to your TV directly over your local network — pairing tokens never leave your device. The app reports anonymous usage and crash diagnostics so it can be improved; see the privacy policy for details. Enjoy the convenience of controlling your TV without needing the physical remote. Perfect for when the remote is out of reach or simply when you prefer using your phone. AnyTV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of the manufacturers or platforms mentioned. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used only to identify compatible devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lucianosantos.dev/apps/smarttv-remote/privacy_policy.md

Screenshots

TV Remote1 screens
AnyTV | Smart TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against AnyTV | Smart TV Remote's shown. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus AnyTV | Smart TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteAnyTV | Smart TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAFIDA EL MAJDAOUILS PROGRAMACAO LTDA

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

AnyTV | Smart TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnyTV | Smart TV Remote free?
AnyTV | Smart TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote or AnyTV | Smart TV Remote have ads?
AnyTV | Smart TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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