Comparison

SideTVs vs Unicode+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

About

Unicode+

Easily find and copy thousands of Unicode symbols organized into categories. Quickly access currency signs, punctuation, mathematical symbols, and more with a clean interface and one-tap copy functionality.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Unicode symbols
  • Organized symbol categories
  • Fast symbol search
  • One-tap copy to clipboard
  • Recently used symbols access
  • Clean user interface
Features
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Discover and copy thousands of symbols instantly with Symbol Finder. Browse a wide collection of Unicode symbols organized into easy-to-navigate categories, making it simple to find the perfect symbol whenever you need it. Whether you're looking for currency signs, punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, accented letters, arrows, shapes, or special characters, Symbol Finder puts them all at your fingertips. Features • Browse thousands of Unicode symbols • Fast and simple symbol search • Organized symbol categories • One-tap copy to clipboard • Clean and easy-to-use interface • Quick access to recently used symbols • Designed for fast symbol discovery Find any symbol in seconds with Symbol Finder. Legal : Privacy Policy https://retrytech.site/assets/unicode/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://retrytech.site/assets/unicode/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SideTVs4 screens
Unicode+4 screens

Verdict

The call

SideTVs and Unicode+ both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SideTVs's written reviews are positive against 0% of Unicode+'s. SideTVs also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Unicode+'s advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Unicode+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SideTVs against 5.0 for Unicode+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SideTVs's written reviews are positive against 0% of Unicode+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SideTVs ships an update monthly, Unicode+ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SideTVs versus Unicode+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSideTVsUnicode+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer强 王RETRYTECH LLP

Customer experience

SideTVs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Unicode+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SideTVs

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • PROFree
1 purchases

Unicode+

One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is SideTVs free?
SideTVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unicode+ free?
Unicode+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SideTVs or Unicode+?
SideTVs and Unicode+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SideTVs or Unicode+ have ads?
Neither SideTVs nor Unicode+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SideTVs or Unicode+?
SideTVs ships an update monthly, and Unicode+ every 11 days. Most recently, SideTVs was updated on September 9, 2026 and Unicode+ on September 8, 2026.

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