Network TV Remote vs CueRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 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.
CueRemote
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CueRemote is a remote control for operating QLab 5 from an iPhone or iPad over your venueβs local network. See the live workspace, cue lists, playhead, and running or paused cues. Control GO, STOP, pause, resume, and playhead navigation with an interface designed for rehearsals and live shows. LIVE CUE CONTROL β’ GO, STOP, pause, resume, and stop each running cue individually. β’ Load to Time: load a cue at a chosen point before GO, using the slider or buttons. β’ Go to Cue: enter a cue number to fire it or move the playhead to it. β’ Yellow progress bars show running, paused, and loaded cue progress, including pre-wait. β’ Selecting another cue resets the previous cue and updates Load to Time. β’ Open or close a Group in CueRemote and it updates in QLab. β’ Select cues and move the playhead from the list. β’ Switch cue lists from your device; GO fires the list shown in CueRemote. β’ Carts: tap a cue to fire it. β’ Lock controls to prevent accidental changes during a show. β’ Get a warning when QLab and CueRemote show different cue lists. CONNECTION β’ Discover QLab automatically with Bonjour or connect manually by IP address. β’ OSC over TCP with automatic reconnection. β’ Connection status stays visible. Stale workspace data is identified and unsafe commands are disabled. PRIVACY CueRemote requires no account, has no ads, and uses no analytics or tracking. Connection data stays on your device. The QLab passcode is stored in the deviceβs Keychain and is not synced to iCloud. REQUIREMENTS β’ A Mac running QLab 5. β’ iOS or iPadOS 17.6 or later. β’ Your iPhone or iPad and Mac must be able to communicate over the local network. β’ Enable OSC access in QLab and grant View and Control permissions. CueRemote never requests Edit permission. QLab runs the show and plays its media. CueRemote displays workspace state and sends OSC control commands; it does not create, edit, or delete cues. QLab is a trademark of Figure 53, LLC. CueRemote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Figure 53.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Network TV Remote at 15.1 against CueRemote's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Network TV Remote | CueRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAHMOUD EL DADA | UNQUINTO |
In-app purchases
Network TV Remote
No in-app purchases
CueRemote
No in-app purchases
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