Comparison

TV Remote vs Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Effortlessly control your smart TV with features like quick Wi-Fi connection, a responsive D-pad, touchpad, numpad, and easy keyboard input for seamless navigation and text entry.

Highlights
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection
  • D-pad, touchpad, and numpad controls
  • Easy keyboard text input
  • Works with popular Smart TVs
  • Automatic device detection
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful, all-in-one TV remote. Whether your original remote is lost, broken, or just out of reach, this app gives you full control of your smart TV in seconds—no setup stress, no clutter. [Features] - Quick and seamless connection: Connect to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi in just a few taps. The app automatically detects compatible devices on your network so you can start controlling instantly. - D-pad, touchpad, and numpad in one app: Switch channels, adjust volume, power your TV on/off. Easily navigate your TV menus with a clean, responsive interface designed for everyday use. - Keyboard input made easy: Typing on TV is painful - we fix that. Enter text directly from your phone to search shows, log in to apps, or browse the web on your TV. - Works with popular Smart TVs: Our app is compatible with a wide range of Smart TV brands, making it your go-to remote for multiple devices at home. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-policy/ Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/soosky.co/tv-remote-terms/

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Remote Control's shown. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 14 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRemote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.7 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1014 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonkeypants LLCAI Powered App

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remote Control

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control free?
Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Remote Control?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Remote Control averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Remote Control have ads?
Remote Control shows ads; TV Remote does not.

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