SideTVs vs ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SideTVs
Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive TV control hub. Wirelessly manage smart TVs, VR headsets, and streaming devices with remote control, screen mirroring, and media casting capabilities. Offers advanced tools for app management and file transfer.
- Wireless remote control for smart TVs
- Screen mirroring and casting
- ADB control for Android TVs
- Media and document casting
- App management (Pro)
- Low-latency screen mirroring (Pro)
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SideTVs — Turn Your iPhone into a TV Control Hub SideTVs is a wireless control and screen-casting tool designed for TVs, smart TVs, and VR headsets. Simply connect your phone and device to the same Wi-Fi network to enable remote control, media casting, and screen mirroring—no extra hardware required. 【Device Connection】 • Supports three connection methods: manual IP entry, LAN scanning, and wireless debugging pairing codes • Automatically saves device history and reconnects upon returning to the app • Displays real-time connection status and device information 【Virtual Remote Control】 • Includes full directional keys, OK, Back, Home, Volume, Power, and media controls • Supports ADB command transmission for controlling Android TVs and TV boxes • Supports DLNA remote control and bridges ADB devices on the same IP for a complete control experience • Compatible with native remote protocols for brands like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku • Supports voice input for sending text to the TV for searches or data entry 【Casting Hub】 • Media Casting: Cast local videos, audio, and images to DLNA-enabled TVs or speakers; supports simultaneous playback on multiple devices • Document Casting: Import PDFs, PPTs, Word docs, etc., and cast them page-by-page to the TV; supports zooming and automatic slideshows • Web Casting: Capture and stream the full screen to a LAN-based browser; viewable on computers or tablets via the link • Receiver Mode: Turn your phone into a DLNA receiver to accept casts from other devices on the LAN 【Pro Tools】 (SideTV Pro) • App Management: View, launch, uninstall, and install APKs • Screen Mirroring: Low-latency H.264 mirroring with touch feedback; supports ultra-high-definition casting for Quest headsets • File management, terminal shell, system status, log viewing, quick text input, one-tap cleanup, and more 【More Features】 • Home Screen widgets and Dynamic Island support for quick status checks and remote control • Optimized for iPhone and iPad widescreen layouts Usage Note SideTVs requires local network permissions to discover and control devices on the same LAN. Some features rely on the device's wireless debugging (ADB) or DLNA capabilities; please ensure the corresponding options are enabled on your TV or streaming box. You can try the remote control and screen casting functions for free five times; upgrade to SideTVs Pro to unlock all professional features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/c9a159bf-3dc0-4ee8-84fd-7d47f5ad3edd
ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer
This app provides developers and tech enthusiasts with a visual interface for ADB commands on iOS devices. It allows for wireless debugging, file transfer, app management, and remote control of various ADB-compatible hardware. The tool offers a free tier for basic inspection and a pro tier for advanced write and export functionalities.
- Wireless ADB debugging
- Remote control panel
- Screenshot preview
- Device information dashboard
- APK installation and uninstallation
- Shell debugging
- Bidirectional file transfer
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A visual ADB debugging tool. Works with phones, tablets, smart TVs and set-top boxes — anything that speaks ADB. Fully local client: no backend, no accounts, no ads, no data upload. WHAT IT DOES - Remote: D-Pad, Home / Back, volume, power — type with your iPhone keyboard - Apps: browse installed apps, install / uninstall APKs, launch or stop, export to share - Screenshot & recording: capture the device screen, save to Photos, share anywhere - Files: transfer between iPhone and device, no USB stick needed - Logs & debugging: live logcat, Shell terminal, processes and performance - Device info: model, OS version, resolution and storage at a glance WHY IT'S FAST AND STABLE ADB is only the bootstrap — operations run over a persistent local channel on the device. Fully local, no cloud, resilient on flaky Wi-Fi. PRICING Browsing and viewing are free. Pro tools (install / transfer / Shell and more) are available through a monthly subscription or a lifetime purchase, with shared Pro access on iPhone and Mac. Existing lifetime purchases remain valid permanently. No ads, no tracking. The monthly subscription renews automatically. Prices are shown on the purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple account. Unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription renews and your account is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple account subscription settings; access continues until the current period ends. A lifetime purchase does not automatically cancel an existing monthly subscription. Privacy policy: https://unitcircle.tech/en/products/adbox/privacy/privacy Terms of Use (Apple standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SideTVs at 5.0 against ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer's 3.0. SideTVs also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SideTVs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SideTVs's written reviews are positive against 60% of ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer's.
SideTVs ships an update monthly, ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SideTVs | ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 强 王 | 永杰 刘 |
Customer experience
SideTVs
ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer
In-app purchases
SideTVs
- Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
- PRO$9.99
ADBox TV & Device Debug Viewer
- Pro Debugging Unlock$9.99
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