Comparison

TV REMOTE for Bravia vs EXCORDER

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

Head to head
About

TV REMOTE for Bravia

Control your Sony TV with an iPhone, offering everyday remote functions and an experimental jog/shuttle dial for video scrubbing. It features auto-volume adjustment per app and customizable shortcuts for streaming services.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Experimental jog/shuttle dial for video scrubbing
  • Auto-volume adjustment per app
  • Customizable streaming service shortcuts
  • Wake-on-LAN power on
  • IP control auto-detection
Features
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An iPhone TV remote tested on the Sony BRAVIA 4K VH21 (Google TV). It puts everyday controls on one compact screen and adds an experimental jog/shuttle dial for scrubbing YouTube, Netflix, and recorded video. ■ Easy setup - Auto-detects TVs on the same Wi-Fi (or add an IP manually) - Pair once with the PIN shown on the TV; reconnects automatically afterward - Recovers automatically if the TV's IP address changes - Power on via Wake-on-LAN ■ Remote screen - D-pad + OK, volume / channel, scroll wheel - Input switching, Home / Menu / Guide / Recordings / Back, color keys - Pick any 3 streaming-service shortcuts to place on the remote ■ Jog / shuttle (experimental) - Scrub playback in streaming apps (YouTube, Netflix, …) and recorded video with a dial - Switch between jog (step/skip) and shuttle (variable-speed FF/REW) - Playback transport and speed macros (optional, off by default) - Behavior varies by the app being controlled and by TV model ■ Auto volume (per app, per TV) - Ends the "YouTube too loud, Netflix too quiet" volume gap between sources - Remembers your usual volume for each streaming app and for broadcast, and restores it automatically when you switch from this remote - Levels are saved per TV (optional, off by default) ■ More - Number keys, launch installed TV apps - Flip-to-mute (optional) - Reorderable tabs, Japanese / English, dark glass UI Compatibility: tested only on the Sony BRAVIA 4K VH21 (Google TV). Other models are not guaranteed (they may work but are untested). Enable "IP control" and network power-on on your TV before use. Note: This is an unofficial app and is not affiliated with any TV maker or service provider. Product and service names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners. Note: Jog/shuttle and some buttons are experimental and may behave differently by model/firmware.

About

EXCORDER

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EXCORDER — Turn Your Smartphone into a Pocket Sensor. See. Hear. Measure. Visualize the invisible. EXCORDER transforms your smartphone into a retro-futuristic sensor interface inspired by classic science-fiction spacecraft. Explore information from your device's camera, location services, compass, magnetic field, motion sensors, microphone, and more — all through a distinctive instrument-style interface. 【MAIN FEATURES】 ■ OVERVIEW View real-time information from your smartphone's available sensors in a unified dashboard. ■ REAR IMAGING Display the rear camera feed with overlays showing device orientation, heading, and other sensor information. Generate a simulated visible-light spectrum from RGB image data. Note: The simulated spectrum is an approximation derived from RGB values, not an actual spectrometer measurement. LiDAR-based distance measurements are available only on supported iPhone models. Distance measurement is not currently supported on Android. ■ NAVIGATION Explore location and motion information, including: - GPS location - Heading and altitude - Magnetic field - Acceleration and other sensor data ■ ASTRO VIEW (NEW IN 1.3.0) Observe the Moon and Sun using astronomical calculations based on your current location and date. Features include: - Eight Moon phase categories - Moon illumination percentage - Moon azimuth and elevation - Moonrise and moonset - Sun azimuth and elevation - Sunrise and sunset - 3D celestial sphere displaying the Moon and Sun - AZ FOLLOW: Follow your device's heading - NORTH LOCK: Keep the view aligned with north Astronomical calculations are performed on your device. ■ AUDIO Explore acoustic information and listen to internet radio stations from around the world. Internet Radio features: - Search by station name - Search by country - Discover nearby stations - Favorites and listening history - RND random station selection - Background playback - Live speech transcription and translation where supported Station information is obtained through the Radio Browser API. Audio playback connects directly to each station's streaming server. Note: Internet radio recording, downloading, and redistribution are not supported. Speech transcription and translation availability depends on your device, language, and operating environment. ■ BIO Explore the BIO interface using information available from your device. ■ VOICE LOG (NEW IN 1.3.0) Record your personal observations as voice logs. Features include: - Record and save personal audio notes - Browse recording history - Play and delete recordings - Share audio files Recordings are stored locally in AAC (.m4a) format. Note: VOICE LOG is intended for personal recordings and does not support recording internet radio streams. ■ STAR DATE (NEW IN 1.3.0) Display a science-fiction-inspired STAR DATE alongside your local date and time. 【WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.3.0】 - Extended cumulative free trial from 3 to 10 minutes - New ASTRO VIEW with Moon and Sun observations - New personal VOICE LOG recording - STAR DATE and local time display - Random internet radio station selection - Improved radio metadata display - Improved Bluetooth Now Playing information - Automatic restoration of the last opened page - Saved VOICE DECODE language preferences - Refined interface layouts and colors 【FREE TRIAL AND FULL UNLOCK】 EXCORDER is free to download. Explore its features with a cumulative 10-minute free trial. For continued use, unlock the full experience with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription required. 【IMPORTANT NOTES】 - Available features and sensors depend on your device. - Sensor accuracy varies depending on hardware and environmental conditions. - Noise and vibration readings are for reference only and are not intended for official or certified measurements. - Astronomical information is calculated and may differ from actual observations due to local conditions. Turn your smartphone into a pocket sensor with EXCORDER.

Screenshots

TV REMOTE for Bravia4 screens
EXCORDER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV REMOTE for Bravia at daily against EXCORDER's weekly. TV REMOTE for Bravia also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 for Bravia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EXCORDER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV REMOTE for Bravia ships an update daily, EXCORDER weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TV REMOTE for Bravia versus EXCORDER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV REMOTE for BraviaEXCORDER
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYorihito TadaTsutomu Mamiya

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV REMOTE for Bravia

One-time1
  • Pro$1.99
1 purchases

EXCORDER

One-time1
  • EXCORDER Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is TV REMOTE for Bravia free?
TV REMOTE for Bravia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EXCORDER free?
EXCORDER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV REMOTE for Bravia or EXCORDER have ads?
Neither TV REMOTE for Bravia nor EXCORDER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV REMOTE for Bravia or EXCORDER?
TV REMOTE for Bravia ships an update daily, and EXCORDER weekly. Most recently, TV REMOTE for Bravia was updated on November 5, 2026 and EXCORDER on October 31, 2026.

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