Comparison

Network TV Remote vs Remotes

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

Head to head
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Network TV Remote

Features
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Network TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a private, remote control for compatible smart TVs on your local Wi-Fi network. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud β€” your device talks directly to your TV and nothing else. Compatibility - Designed for Philips smart TVs that expose the open JointSpace HTTP API (v6) on their local network β€” most SAPHI-OS models from 2020 onwards (for example the xxPUS7xxx and xxPUS8xxx ranges, including the 50PUS7607). What's inside - Auto-discovery: scans your local Wi-Fi network for compatible TVs in seconds. - Manual IP fallback: if your network blocks discovery, type the TV's address directly. - Multiple saved TVs: switch between living-room, bedroom, or office TVs with a single tap. Give each a nickname. - Full remote layout: power, navigation pad with OK, Home, Back, Source, media transport, live volume slider, numeric keypad, red/green/yellow/blue colour keys, subtitle toggle. - Sleep timer: 15 / 30 / 60 / 90-minute presets with a live countdown that keeps running in the background. - App shortcuts: launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ on the TV with one tap. - Auto-reconnect: the last connected TV is restored on launch. - Connection status: a clear badge tells you whether the app is searching, connecting, or connected. - Dark-mode-only design tuned for evening use. Privacy first - No accounts, no sign-ins, no profiles. - No analytics, no tracking, no telemetry. - No cloud: every command goes from your iPhone or iPad straight to the TV on your own Wi-Fi network. Nothing else. - Settings (TV addresses, nicknames, optional Wake-on-LAN URL) are stored locally on your device and removed when you uninstall. Optional add-ons (you control them) - Wake-on-LAN: power the TV on from cold by pointing the app at a small HTTP relay on your home network (e.g. Home Assistant, a tiny Pi script, or any always-on device). - HDMI-CEC bridge: send fallback commands through a Chromecast or Pi-CEC device on the same HDMI trunk if it exposes an HTTP endpoint. Setup is two minutes 1. Make sure JointSpace / EasyLink is enabled in the TV's network settings. 2. Open the app and tap Scan network β€” or type the TV's IP address. 3. Tap Connect. That's it. Network TV Remote is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Koninklijke Philips N.V. or any television manufacturer. "Philips" and similar product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are referenced solely to describe device compatibility.

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Remotes

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Remotes turns your iPhone into a beautiful universal remote for the smart devices in your home β€” no extra hardware, no clutter. Everything works over your Wi-Fi network. CONTROL YOUR TV β€’ Power, volume, channels, arrows, OK, back, home, menu and media keys β€’ Number pad for quick channel entry β€’ Wake your TV over the network (Wake-on-LAN) WORKS WITH THE BRANDS YOU OWN β€’ Samsung (Tizen) and LG (webOS) smart TVs β€’ Philips TVs (JointSpace) β€’ Roku and Roku TVs β€’ Android TV & Google TV β€” Sony, TCL, Vestel, ArΓ§elik, Grundig, Hisense, Toshiba, Xiaomi and more β€’ Android TV boxes, Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield CONTROL YOUR AIR CONDITIONER β€’ Temperature dial, mode (cool, heat, dry, fan, auto), fan speed and swing β€’ Daikin and Gree / Tuya-based Wi-Fi air conditioners DESIGNED TO FEEL PREMIUM β€’ A gorgeous dark, glass interface β€’ Instant, tactile buttons with haptic feedback β€’ Automatic device discovery on your network β€” one tap to add PRIVATE BY DESIGN Remotes talks directly to your devices on your local network. No account required. We don't collect your data. Note: Devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. Some TVs show a one-time pairing prompt the first time you connect.

Screenshots

Network TV Remote4 screens
Remotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Network TV Remote at 3 against Remotes's 1. Network TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 3 level
Network TV Remote versus Remotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork TV RemoteRemotes
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAHMOUD EL DADAAli izmirli

In-app purchases

None

Network TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Remotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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