AirAPK vs ADB Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AirAPK
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AirAPK is a professional local-network toolkit for Android TV enthusiasts, audiophiles, and developers. Connect wirelessly over ADB to inspect hardware capabilities, mirror your TV screen, manage apps, and push APKs β all from your iPhone or iPad. No PC or cables required. LAN ADB Device Management - Quick connect via IP and port (defaultΒ 5555) or a 6-digit pairing code - Save multiple devices for instant switching - View real-time device specs, Android version, and build info APK & File Management - Push and install APKs to your TV via QR code scan or direct download link - Browse, force-stop, uninstall, and clear the cache of any app - Push and pull files between iOS and Android TV seamlessly Advanced AV Capability Inspector - Deep hardware analysis of video decoding: H.264, HEVC/H.265, VP9, AV1 - HDR support detection: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision - Audio passthrough and decoding: AC3, E-AC3, TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD, FLAC, Opus - Export and share detailed capability reports Real-Time Screen Mirroring & Remote - Low-latency TV screen projection over an optimized ADB protocol - Virtual remote with D-pad, media keys, and home/back navigation - Capture high-quality screenshots and save them to your photo library Developer & Power-User Tools - Built-in ADB shell for direct command execution and system debugging - Manage background processes and system services - Clean, professional dark UI optimized for quick operations Privacy & Security First - 100% offline operation β zero data collection, no cloud servers - All connections stay strictly within your local Wi-Fi network - Built on the standard Android Debug Bridge (ADB) protocol Compatibility & Setup - Requires an Android TV / Google TV device with Network ADB enabled in Developer Options - Optimized for iOS 15+ and iPadOS - Compatible with Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense, NVIDIA Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, and most Android TV / Google TV devices Disclaimer: AirAPK is an independent, third-party utility. It is not affiliated with Google, Android, or any television manufacturer. This app requires enabling Developer Options and Network ADB on your target device. Standard ADB security practices apply. Unlock your TV's true potential β download AirAPK and take full control today!
ADB Remote
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Lost the remote? Your iPhone is better. ADB Remote turns your Android TV, Google TV or Android projector into a touchscreen. See the TV's screen live on your iPhone, tap anything to select it, swipe through rows, and type with your iPhone keyboard. A fast, haptic remote is always one tap away. YOUR TV, NOW A TOUCHSCREEN β’ A live preview of the TV screen, right on your phone β’ Tap a poster, button or menu to select it β’ Swipe to move through rows; press and hold for more options β’ Full-screen mode: turn your phone sideways and the TV fills it TYPE WITH YOUR IPHONE KEYBOARD β’ When a search box opens on the TV, your keyboard pops up automatically β’ Text already in the box comes along, so you can edit it instead of starting over β’ Clear the TV's text box in one tap A REMOTE THAT FEELS RIGHT β’ D-pad or touchpad: pick classic arrows or swipe and tap like a modern TV remote β’ Back, Home, Menu, volume, mute, play/pause, rewind, fast-forward and power β’ Hold an arrow or volume button to repeat β’ A gentle haptic tap on every press β’ Near-instant response on many Android projectors ONE-TAP APPS β’ Launch any app installed on your TV β’ Pin your favorites to the front, in the order you want HEADPHONES IN TWO TAPS β’ Open your TV's Bluetooth settings from your phone and connect your earbuds to the TV, with lip sync handled by the TV PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ No account, no sign-in, no ads, no analytics β’ Your phone talks directly to your TV on your Wi-Fi, and nothing else β’ The app collects no data SETUP (ABOUT TWO MINUTES, ONCE) ADB Remote uses Android's built-in debugging connection (ADB), so your TV needs one setting turned on: 1. On the TV, open Settings > About and select Build number 7 times to unlock Developer options. 2. In Developer options, turn on USB debugging (and ADB over network, if listed). 3. Open ADB Remote on the same Wi-Fi. It finds your TV automatically. 4. On the TV's "Allow USB debugging?" prompt, tick Always allow and choose Allow. Works with Android-based TVs, Google TV and Android TV devices, projectors and streaming boxes that support ADB debugging over the network (port 5555). Some features depend on your device and apps. Need help? Visit adbremote.xyz/support. Android and Google TV are trademarks of Google LLC. ADB Remote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADB Remote at none against AirAPK's 1. AirAPK's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AirAPK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ADB Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AirAPK | ADB Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | η½ ε½ | Shivam Raj |
In-app purchases
AirAPK
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
ADB Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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