Comparison

TV Remote vs Sidrion Pointer

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple, reliable remote for the TVs you already own. TV Remote gives you a clean, full-screen control pad that is easy to use one-handed and connects over your Wi-Fi network — no extra hardware required. FEATURES - Automatically finds your TV on the same Wi-Fi network - Full directional pad with OK, Back, Home, and Info - Volume up/down, mute, and channel controls - Play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward - One-tap launch for your favorite streaming apps - Secure on-screen-code pairing, remembered for next time - Clear connection status so you always know what is happening HOW IT WORKS Your iPhone and TV simply need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app, pick your TV, and control it instantly. Some TVs ask you to enter a short code shown on screen the first time you connect. COMPATIBILITY Works with Roku® streaming players and TVs, and Chromecast with Google TV™ / Android TV™ devices. This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed by, or sponsored by Roku, Inc. or Google LLC, and all trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SUBSCRIPTION TV Remote is free to try for 3 days. After the trial it is $1.99 per week, or a one-time $7.99 purchase for lifetime access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; a subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://carloalexanderdilorenzo-bot.github.io/tv-remote-ios/privacy.html

About

Sidrion Pointer

Features
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Use your iPhone as a wireless mouse, touchpad and keyboard over your local Wi-Fi network. Move the pointer, click, scroll and type while browsing from the sofa, giving a presentation or working at your desk. MOUSE AND KEYBOARD CONTROLS Choose Mouse mode for a large touchpad, or Hybrid mode to keep touchpad and keyboard controls on the same screen. Type using your iPhone's keyboard and use shortcuts such as copy, paste, undo and Alt+Tab. SIMPLE LOCAL PAIRING Find your Windows PC on the same local network and connect with the pairing code shown by the Windows Host. Once paired, your iPhone can reconnect without entering the code again. GETTING STARTED 1. Install the Sidrion Pointer Windows Host on your PC. 2. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi or local network. 3. Open Sidrion Pointer, select your PC and enter its pairing code. The companion Windows Host is required. This app controls a PC on your local network, so both devices need to be connected to that network. Download the Windows Host: https://sidrionlabs.co.uk/download Developed by Sidrion Labs.

Screenshots

TV Remote1 screens
Sidrion Pointer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sidrion Pointer at none against TV Remote's 2. Sidrion Pointer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sidrion Pointer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote versus Sidrion Pointer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteSidrion Pointer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlo Alexander Di LorenzoMD BALEL HUSAIN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$7.99
None

Sidrion Pointer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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