Comparison

TV vs Handy TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

TV

Features
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Lost your remote? Batteries dead? Turn your iPhone into a fast, beautiful TV remote that works over Wi-Fi — no IR blaster, no extra hardware. TV Remote finds the TVs on your network in seconds. Pair once, control forever. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, 2016 and newer) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku & TCL Roku TV • VIZIO SmartCast • Sony Bravia • Philips Smart TV • Panasonic Viera A REMOTE THAT FEELS REAL • Full-size remote layout: power, volume, channels, mute, navigation • Choose a classic D-Pad or a swipe touchpad — whatever feels natural • Hold-to-repeat keys, haptics and key click sounds • Wake your TV from standby (Wake-on-LAN) — power on without touching the TV • Type on your TV with the iPhone keyboard — no more arrow-key hunting YOUR APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, Spotify, Plex and Peacock directly on the TV from your phone. CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to the big screen. Paste a YouTube link and play it on the TV. Family slideshows have never been easier. APPLE WATCH REMOTE The only remote you wear. Your TVs sync automatically from the iPhone — change volume, switch channels and navigate straight from your wrist. HEY SIRI "Hey Siri, pause the TV" — pause, play, power, volume and mute with your voice, from anywhere in the house. MADE FOR EVERYONE • 45 languages, full right-to-left support • 10 accent themes to recolor the whole app • VoiceOver labels on every control • 100% private: no account, no tracking, zero data collection. Everything stays on your Wi-Fi. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Power-on requires the TV's wake setting (e.g. Samsung "Power On with Mobile", LG "Quick Start+", Roku "Fast TV Start"). PREMIUM The first session is free. Unlimited control requires a subscription (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy : https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/terms.html Questions or a TV that won't pair? Contact us from Settings → Support — we answer fast.

About

Handy TV Remote Control

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Transform your smartphone into the ultimate universal remote for your Smart TV! Whether you've lost your physical remote, run out of batteries, or just want the convenience of controlling your TV directly from your phone, this app has you covered. SUPPORTED TV BRANDS: • Samsung Smart TVs • LG Smart TVs (WebOS) • Roku TVs • Google TVs & Chromecast-enabled devices KEY FEATURES: • Seamless Connection: Automatically detects Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network. No complex setup or infrared (IR) required! • Full Remote Functionality: Easily control volume, switch channels, mute, and power your TV on/off. • Intuitive Navigation: Smooth Touchpad and D-pad control for fast and effortless menu browsing. • Quick App Access: Launch your favorite channels, apps, and streaming services directly from your phone. • Media Casting: Cast your local photos, and videos, or share media straight to the big screen. HOW TO USE: Ensure your smartphone and your Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app and select your TV from the automatically detected devices list. Approve the connection on your TV (if prompted) and start controlling! Say goodbye to lost remotes and bulky controllers. Download our Handy TV Remote Control today and take full control of your home entertainment! DISCLAIMER: This application is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Roku, Google, or any other trademark mentioned. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the aforementioned brands in any way.

Screenshots

TV4 screens
Handy TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handy TV Remote Control at none against TV's 2. Handy TV Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Handy TV Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV ships an update every 6 days, Handy TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
TV versus Handy TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVHandy TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOUR-EDDINE JAMIMinh Ngoc Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
None

Handy TV Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV free?
TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handy TV Remote Control free?
Handy TV Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV or Handy TV Remote Control have ads?
Handy TV Remote Control shows ads; TV does not.
Which is updated more often, TV or Handy TV Remote Control?
TV ships an update every 6 days, and Handy TV Remote Control every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV was updated on October 18, 2026 and Handy TV Remote Control on October 16, 2026.

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