Comparison

Zappy Remote vs Remutto TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” just connect and control. FEATURES: โ€ข D-Pad navigation with hold-to-repeat support โ€ข Touchpad mode for cursor control โ€ข Full media controls (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) โ€ข Volume control with long-press repeat โ€ข Quick app shortcuts (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Spotify, Disney+, Twitch) โ€ข Text input keyboard for search and typing โ€ข Source/input switching โ€ข Power control โ€ข Automatic TV discovery via mDNS โ€ข Manual IP entry for direct connection โ€ข 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

Remutto TV Remote

Features
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Your phone can be your TV remote. Connect it to the same Wi-Fi network, pair your compatible TV once, and use everyday controls without an account. FREE DEMO, PRO FOR FULL CONTROL After you pair your TV, you get one free 3-minute demo of the remote: volume, mute, navigation, OK, Back and Home. Power on/off (where the TV supports it) always stays free. Pro unlocks unlimited control. Remutto reconnects to your saved TV when it is reachable. REMUTTO PRO Choose yearly (starts with 3 days free), monthly or Lifetime, paid once. Pro adds typing and dictation, saved searches, app favorites and shortcuts, a touchpad, channels, input selection, and multiple saved TVs. Streaming subscriptions are not included. Remutto subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel them in your Apple ID settings. COMPATIBILITY AND PAIRING Compatible Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Roku, Google TV, Philips JointSPACE/SAPHI, Apple TV HD/4K, Sony Bravia REST/IRCC, Panasonic Viera and Vizio SmartCast models are supported. Features vary by model, firmware and TV permissions. Your TV may show a PIN or approval request the first time; confirm it on the TV. Standby needs a reachable remote service. A Chromecast without Google TV offers media controls, not TV menus or text entry. Infrared-only TVs and Apple TV generations 1โ€“3 are not supported. TV commands stay on your local network. Try Pro free for 3 days with the yearly plan, or choose monthly or Lifetime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Zappy Remote4 screens
Remutto TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zappy Remote at none against Remutto TV Remote's 3. Zappy Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Remutto TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Zappy Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Zappy Remote versus Remutto TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZappy RemoteRemutto TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHASAN AKBASTim Grootes

In-app purchases

None

Zappy Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remutto TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remutto Lifetime$59.99

Questions

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

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