Ear Recorder vs TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ear Recorder
This app allows you to record voice memos discreetly by holding your phone to your ear, mimicking a phone call. It transcribes your speech in real-time and saves everything locally for complete privacy. Ideal for capturing thoughts on the go without distraction or embarrassment.
- Auto-record and transcribe by holding to ear
- Discreet 'fake phone call' style for privacy
- Clear low voice recording with gain boost
- Completely offline processing and storage
- Integrated text sharing for AI tools
- Reliable call interruption protection
- Instant launch from widgets
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Ear Recorder is a simple voice recorder for capturing conversations, ideas, and moments you want to revisit. Bring your iPhone to your ear to start recording, then move it away to save. With less to think about on screen, you can focus on what you want to remember. Key Features Start recording by bringing your iPhone to your ear Use the proximity sensor to start recording when your iPhone is close to your ear. Move it away to save your recording. Find recordings when you need them Browse your recordings by date and duration. Search by title or transcription text to quickly find the moment you are looking for. Easy playback controls Open any recording to play, pause, and move through the timeline. Switch playback between the earpiece and speaker to suit your surroundings. Transcriptions & Effortless Editing On supported devices, OS versions, and languages, you can transcribe saved recordings. Edit transcriptions with dedicated safe controls (Cancel and Save) that prevent accidental dismissals. Copy, retranscribe, search, and share transcription text with ease. iCloud Drive Auto-Sync & Backup Enable auto-sync to automatically organize and save audio files (.m4a) and transcription text (.txt) directly into your "iCloud Drive > Ear Recorder" folder by year and month. Seamlessly access and share your recordings across Mac and iPad via the Files app. Share audio or transcription text Share the original audio file, or share a formatted transcription that includes the recording title, date, and duration. When no transcription is available, you can still share the audio. Time Chime Set a Time Chime to keep track of elapsed recording time. Choose a repeating interval or use Combo mode to set two custom reminder times. Safer deletion and restore Confirm before deleting a recording. Deleted recordings can be checked and restored from the Trash, helping you recover important recordings when needed. Designed for accessibility EarRecorder supports Larger Text, VoiceOver, and Reduce Motion. Privacy Recordings are stored on your iPhone. Transcription processing may vary depending on your device, OS version, and language. When recording conversations, please be considerate of others and make sure you follow all applicable laws, regulations, and contractual rules.
TV Remote
Control your smart TV and streaming devices directly from your iPhone or iPad. This universal remote app offers a clean interface, fast device discovery, and customizable layouts for a seamless viewing experience. It's a convenient backup or replacement for your physical remote.
- Control smart TVs and streaming devices
- Fast Wi-Fi device discovery
- Clean touch remote interface
- Customizable buttons and layouts
- Ad-free experience
- Convenient phone-based control
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Control your smart TV from your iPhone or iPad. TV Remote: Custom Control is a universal remote app for supported smart TVs and streaming devices. Lost your remote? Need a backup? Want a cleaner remote layout? Open the app, connect to a supported device on your Wi-Fi network, and start controlling your TV in seconds. Features: • Control supported smart TVs from iPhone or iPad • Works with most TVs and streaming devices • Fast device discovery on your local network • Clean touch remote for everyday control • Customize buttons and layouts • Create a remote that fits how you actually watch TV • Ad-free experience Whether your remote is lost, across the room, or just frustrating to use, TV Remote: Custom Control gives you a faster, cleaner way to control your TV. Why use TV Remote: Custom Control? Because sometimes you just need a remote that works — and sometimes you want one that works your way. Whether your remote is lost, out of batteries, across the room, or just annoying to use, this app gives you a convenient remote on your phone. Premium features may include advanced customization, additional layouts, shortcuts, and other enhanced controls. This app requires your iPhone or iPad and your TV or streaming device to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Privacy Policy: https://monkeypants-tvremote.web.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://monkeypants-tvremote.web.app/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Ear Recorder's shown. TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ear Recorder | TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masamichi Maeda | Monkeypants LLC |
Customer experience
Ear Recorder
TV Remote
In-app purchases
Ear Recorder
No in-app purchases
TV Remote
No in-app purchases









