Comparison

Zappy Remote vs Remote Stick Control For TV

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

Head to head
About

Zappy Remote

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful Android TV remote control! TV Remote lets you control any Android TV on your local network with ease. No additional hardware needed — just connect and control. FEATURES: • D-Pad navigation with hold-to-repeat support • Touchpad mode for cursor control • Full media controls (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Volume control with long-press repeat • Quick app shortcuts (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Spotify, Disney+, Twitch) • Text input keyboard for search and typing • Source/input switching • Power control • Automatic TV discovery via mDNS • Manual IP entry for direct connection • Multiple TV management with easy switching SUPPORTED DEVICES: Works with any Android TV, Google TV, or device running the Android TV Remote Service. HOW TO USE: 1. Make sure your iPhone and Android TV are on the same WiFi network 2. Open the app and go to Settings 3. Tap "Auto-Find TVs" or enter your TV's IP manually 4. Follow the on-screen pairing instructions 5. Enter the code shown on your TV screen 6. You're ready to control your TV!

About

Remote Stick Control For TV

Transform your phone into a Samsung TV remote and manage screen time for your household. Set schedules, timers, and daily limits to encourage healthier viewing habits. Protect your settings with a PIN for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Samsung TV remote control
  • Screen time scheduling
  • Daily time limits
  • Sleep timer
  • Usage statistics
  • PIN protection
Features
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Take control of TV time. The app turns your phone into a Samsung TV remote — and gives you simple tools to set healthy limits, timers, and schedules for the whole household. Whether you want to wind down screen time before bed, keep the kids' watching in check, or just stop your own late-night binge — you decide when the TV is on. SCREEN TIME CONTROL - Set the exact hours the TV is allowed to be on - Set a daily time limit and let the app handle the rest - Sleep timer — the TV turns off automatically after the time you choose - Protect your settings with a PIN so limits can't be changed without you SAMSUNG TV REMOTE - Control your Samsung TV right from your phone - Navigation, volume, power and quick access — no physical remote needed - Connects over your home Wi-Fi in seconds STAY ON TRACK - See how much time is spent in front of the TV with clear usage statistics - Earn badges as you build healthier viewing habits No clutter, no gimmicks — just a remote that also helps you take back your time. Setup takes under a minute.

Screenshots

Zappy Remote4 screens
Remote Stick Control For TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Zappy Remote at 3 against Remote Stick Control For TV's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Zappy Remote versus Remote Stick Control For TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZappy RemoteRemote Stick Control For TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHASAN AKBASPavel Mylnikau

In-app purchases

None

Zappy Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Stick Control For TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zappy Remote free?
Zappy Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Stick Control For TV free?
Remote Stick Control For TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zappy Remote or Remote Stick Control For TV have ads?
Neither Zappy Remote nor Remote Stick Control For TV shows ads.

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