Comparison

Handy TV Remote vs Moca Remote

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

Head to head
About

Handy TV Remote

Features
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Most "universal remote" apps make you subscribe - or they paywall the volume and power buttons and bury the screen in ads. Handy doesn't. Every button works for free, there are no ads, and the one-time Pro unlock - no subscription, no auto-renew, no trial - is only for the extras. Turn your phone into a proper remote for the TV in the living room - or every room. Handy connects over your Wi-Fi network: a fast, tactile D-pad, real volume and playback control, keyboard typing, and voice search, so you stop hunting for the plastic remote wedged in the couch. FREE - the whole remote, no catch • D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, and playback - all of it, free • Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters one at a time • Voice search - speak, and it lands in the TV's search box • Launch apps like Netflix and YouTube straight from the grid • Quick reconnect - Handy remembers your TV and connects the moment you open it WORKS WITH • Sony (Smart TV / Bravia) • Samsung (Tizen smart TVs) • LG (webOS) • Roku and Roku TV HANDY PRO - one-time $2.99, no subscription One payment unlocks the extras and keeps them forever - bought once, yours for good. We will never turn it into a subscription. No weekly fee, no auto-renew, no "3-day trial" that charges you on day one. • Customizable buttons - map the quick-action slots to any app or function you want • Control every room - save all your TVs and switch between them in a tap • Themes & accents - give each TV its own color so you always know which one you're pointing at No ads. No account. No tracking. No subscription. Your phone and TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Pairing codes and settings stay on your device - nothing is sent to us. Not affiliated with Sony, Samsung, LG, or Roku. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

About

Moca Remote

Features
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Moca Remote is an intelligent assistant tool designed exclusively for iPhone users. It supports firmware updates, offering an easy-to-use, stable, and reliable experience to fully enhance your smart device usage. Key Features: 1. One-tap quick pairing for easy device connection 2. Automatically detects firmware version and supports one-click upgrade

Screenshots

Handy TV Remote4 screens
Moca Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moca Remote at none against Handy TV Remote's 1. Handy TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Handy TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moca Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handy TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, Moca Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Handy TV Remote versus Moca Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandy TV RemoteMoca Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTung Nguyen SonShenzhen Dreamlife Innovation Technology Co., LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Handy TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro$2.99
None

Moca Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handy TV Remote free?
Handy TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moca Remote free?
Moca Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Handy TV Remote or Moca Remote have ads?
Neither Handy TV Remote nor Moca Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handy TV Remote or Moca Remote?
Handy TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and Moca Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Handy TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Moca Remote on October 16, 2026.

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