Comparison

Zappy Remote vs AnyTV | Universal TV Remote

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

AnyTV | Universal TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Effortlessly navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, and launch apps on compatible smart TVs. Connects seamlessly over Wi-Fi for a convenient and intuitive control experience.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • App launching
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Touchpad control
  • Voice search
  • Automatic TV discovery
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a universal TV remote control. AnyTV connects to your smart TV over Wi-Fi, so you can change the volume, switch channels, pick an HDMI input and open your streaming apps without hunting for the physical remote. No extra hardware: your iPhone and your TV only need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. WORKS WITH • Samsung® Smart TV (Tizen®, 2016 and newer) • LG® Smart TV (webOS®) • Roku® TV and Roku® streaming players (Philco®, TCL®, Hisense® and more) • Amazon® Fire TV® and Fire TV Stick® • TVs running Google's TV platform (Sony®, Philips®, TCL®, Xiaomi®, Hisense®, NVIDIA SHIELD® and more) FULL REMOTE CONTROL • Power, volume, mute and channel up/down • D-pad with OK, Back, Home, Menu and Settings • Hold an arrow, volume or channel button and it keeps repeating • Number pad for channels • Switch HDMI inputs • Play and pause QUICK ACCESS TO YOUR APPS • Launch your streaming apps on the TV with one tap • Browse every app installed on your TV TYPE AND TALK • Type on your TV with your iPhone's keyboard, much faster than spelling with arrows (LG®, Roku® and TVs running Google's TV platform; some apps, like Netflix® and YouTube®, don't accept it) • Voice search with Google Assistant on TVs running Google's TV platform: hold the mic and speak • Touchpad mouse: use your iPhone like a laptop trackpad (LG® webOS®) EASY TO SET UP • Finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi network automatically • Confirm once on your TV and you stay paired • Can't find your TV? Connect by IP address • Turn on Connect automatically and the app opens straight into your TV's remote MADE FOR HOMES WITH MORE THAN ONE TV • Save every TV and switch between them • Rename each TV so you know which is which • Turn a TV back on from the app when it supports waking over the network • Fire TV Stick® or Roku® player plugged into a TV? Pair the TV too and the volume buttons control it PRIVACY AnyTV has no account and no sign-in, and it talks to your TV directly over your local network. Pairing tokens never leave your device. The app reports anonymous usage and crash diagnostics so it can be improved; see the privacy policy for details. AnyTV is available in 31 languages and follows your iPhone's language. It shows a small banner and an occasional short video ad while the TV opens an app; you can remove the ads with a one-time purchase. AnyTV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of the manufacturers or platforms mentioned. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used only to identify compatible devices. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lucianosantos.dev/apps/smarttv-remote/privacy_policy.md

Screenshots

Zappy Remote4 screens
AnyTV | Universal TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zappy Remote at none against AnyTV | Universal TV Remote's 2. Zappy Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support 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. AnyTV | Universal TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Zappy Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Zappy Remote versus AnyTV | Universal TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZappy RemoteAnyTV | Universal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.3
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHASAN AKBASLS PROGRAMACAO LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Zappy Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AnyTV | Universal TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free Monthly3 Days trial$1.491 Month
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Forever$4.99

Questions

Is Zappy Remote free?
Zappy Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnyTV | Universal TV Remote free?
AnyTV | Universal TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zappy Remote or AnyTV | Universal TV Remote have ads?
AnyTV | Universal TV Remote shows ads; Zappy Remote does not.

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