Comparison

Network TV Remote vs Remote for Philips Smart TV

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

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Network TV Remote

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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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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Remote for Philips Smart TV

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Lost your Philips TV remote? Batteries dead again? Your iPhone is the fix โ€” a fast Wi-Fi remote for every generation of Philips Smart TV, with no account and no sign-up. Remote for Philips TV puts every button of the physical Philips remote on your iPhone, plus the things the original never had: your phone's keyboard, a swipe trackpad, voice search, and Ambilight control. WORKS WITH EVERY PHILIPS SMART TV One app for all Philips TV generations โ€” Titan OS (2024 and newer), Google TV, Saphi smart TVs (2018โ€“2023), and Philips Roku TV (North America). Your iPhone and TV connect over your home Wi-Fi in seconds. AMBILIGHT, RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE On Philips TVs with Ambilight, the app detects it automatically and gives you a dedicated Ambilight control. Set the mood for movie night without digging through TV menus. No Ambilight on your model? The button simply stays hidden โ€” nothing broken, nothing fake. TYPE ON YOUR PHONE, NOT THE TV Searches, passwords, and logins go straight from your iPhone keyboard to the TV's text field. No more spelling things out letter by letter with arrow keys. FREE โ€” AND WHAT PRO ADDS Free: full remote for one Philips TV โ€” power, volume, mute, channels, D-pad, playback, number pad, channel list, subtitles, keyboard input, and light/dark themes. Pro unlocks: - Unlimited Philips TVs โ€” every room in the house - Voice search โ€” speak instead of typing (Google TV and Roku models) - Swipe trackpad mode - Home Screen widgets โ€” TV controls without opening the app - Streaming app launcher โ€” jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video - No ads, ever GOOD TO KNOW Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Pre-2014 Philips Net TV models are not supported. Voice search is available on Google TV and Roku models; Titan OS and Saphi do not offer a voice interface. PRIVACY, PLAINLY No account. No sign-up. The remote talks to your TV over your local Wi-Fi. SUBSCRIPTION Pro is available as a Monthly or Yearly subscription (Yearly includes a 3-day free trial) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is an unofficial, independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Koninklijke Philips N.V. "Philips", "Ambilight", "Titan OS", "Google TV", "Roku" and all other product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

Screenshots

Network TV Remote4 screens
Remote for Philips Smart TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Network TV Remote at none against Remote for Philips Smart TV's shown. Network TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 3 level
Network TV Remote versus Remote for Philips Smart TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork TV RemoteRemote for Philips Smart TV
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17
Further details โ€” not scored
Size24 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAHMOUD EL DADAJenni Parkkonen

In-app purchases

None

Network TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Remote for Philips Smart TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network TV Remote free?
Network TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote for Philips Smart TV free?
Remote for Philips Smart TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network TV Remote or Remote for Philips Smart TV have ads?
Remote for Philips Smart TV shows ads; Network TV Remote does not.

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