SideTVs vs NotiSync
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
NotiSync
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NotiSync brings notifications from your other devices to your iPhone, while keeping notification content encrypted in transit. Pair your iPhone with NotiSync on your other devices, choose what should be mirrored, and receive native iOS alerts for messages, email, events, reminders, and app notifications. Mirrored notifications are decrypted on device and can include sender avatars, conversation-style messages, and attachments when the source device provides them. Features: - End-to-end encrypted notification mirroring across trusted devices - QR code and pairing-link setup with verified device identities - Safety numbers and key fingerprints for trust checks - Native iOS notification rendering through APNs, foreground delivery, relay fetch, and background refresh paths - Synced dismissals, so clearing a mirrored notification can clear it across your trusted devices - Per-device, per-app, and notification channel controls to silence what you do not want on your iPhone - Inbox, trusted device list, activity log, delivery diagnostics, and route status - Private asset handling for icons, avatars, and attachments without exposing notification content to the relay - Signed trust updates and key rotation for long-running device meshes NotiSync is built for people who use more than one phone or device and want important alerts nearby without forwarding readable notification content through a server. The relay coordinates delivery, but it only handles encrypted envelopes and routing metadata. Requires NotiSync on at least one paired device and notification permission on this iPhone. Some features depend on the source platform, device permissions, relay availability, and OS support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotiSync at none against SideTVs's 2. NotiSync also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). SideTVs's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SideTVs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. NotiSync asks for nothing beyond the download.
SideTVs ships an update monthly, NotiSync fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SideTVs | NotiSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 强 王 | Dingwen Wang |
In-app purchases
SideTVs
- Monthly Membership$7.991 Month
- PROFree
NotiSync
No in-app purchases









