Comparison

My Remote vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

My Remote

Transform your phone into a versatile remote for smart TVs across your home. Control navigation, media playback, and launch apps seamlessly over Wi-Fi. Offers a private experience with no cloud storage or account required.

Highlights
  • Universal TV compatibility
  • Full navigation controls
  • Media playback management
  • App launching
  • Phone keyboard input
  • Trackpad mode
  • Save multiple TVs
Features
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Universal TV Remote Control turns your phone into a fast, simple remote for the smart TVs in your home — over your Wi-Fi, with no account and nothing stored in the cloud. Lost your remote? Buttons stopped working? Want one app for every TV in the house? This is it. SUPPORTED TVs • Android TV / Google TV • Roku • Samsung (Tizen) • LG (webOS) • Amazon Fire TV • Hisense (VIDAA) • TCL • MANY OTHER TVs & Systems WHAT YOU CAN DO • Full D-pad, OK, Back, Home and menu navigation • Volume, mute and channel control • Power, play, pause, rewind, fast-forward • Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letter-by-letter • Launch your favorite apps (Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more) • Trackpad mode for pointer-style TVs • Pin your most-used apps for one-tap access • Save multiple TVs and switch between them instantly PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no cloud • Your TV list and settings stay on your device • Commands go straight from your phone to your TV on your local network • We don't collect or sell your personal data Everything included Supported by a single, non-intrusive banner ad. GETTING STARTED Put your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network, open the app, and tap Scan — or add your TV by its IP address. Some TVs show a quick pairing code or "Allow" prompt the first time. Features vary by TV brand and model. ----- My Remote is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL, Roku, Amazon, Google or any other brand. All trademarks are property of their respective owners; brand names are used only to indicate compatibility.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control volume, channels, playback, and use your keyboard or voice for searches. Browse and launch TV apps with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Keyboard and voice search
  • App launching
  • Touchpad for LG TVs
  • WiFi connectivity
  • No account required
Features
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Lost the remote? Take back control. Turn your iPhone into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Change the volume, find your next show and get back to watching. YOUR COUCH. YOUR TV. YOUR RULES. Stop hunting between the cushions. TV Remote puts everyday controls, a keyboard and TV app shortcuts right in your hand. Connect over WiFi, pair your TV and make yourself comfortable. No extra hardware. No account to create. A UNIVERSAL TV REMOTE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY WATCHING • Tap to navigate, adjust volume, change channels and control playback. • Press and hold volume or channel buttons to keep the action going. • Type searches with your iPhone keyboard on supported TVs. • Dictate into supported TV search fields instead of tapping letter by letter. • Swipe and point with the touchpad on compatible LG webOS TVs. • Browse and launch supported apps installed on your TV. • Find your TV over WiFi or add it by IP address, then reconnect for your next session. ONE TV. EVERYDAY CONTROLS. FREE. Use the in-app remote for one TV with advertising. Enjoy supported keyboard, voice input, app launching and LG touchpad features without a subscription. GO PRO ONCE. GET MORE FROM YOUR TV. One purchase unlocks TV Remote Pro: • Remove ads. • Save multiple TVs and switch between rooms. • Customize your TV app shortcut row. • Use Siri and Shortcuts for supported actions on a paired, saved TV. Buy once. No recurring subscription. MADE FOR POPULAR SMART TV PLATFORMS • Samsung TVs running Tizen • LG TVs running webOS • Roku TVs and streaming players • Google TV and Android TV models, including compatible Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips TVs • Amazon Fire TV devices with ADB debugging enabled • Vizio SmartCast TVs Compatibility and available controls vary by TV platform, model and firmware. Keyboard, voice input, touchpad, app launching and power controls are available where supported. Streaming apps and their content or subscriptions are not included. GET READY IN THREE STEPS 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Find your TV and approve any pairing request on its screen. 3. Open the remote and take control. Remote commands travel directly from your iPhone to your TV over your local network. Optional diagnostic reports help us investigate connection problems and can be turned off in Settings. Download TV Remote and put your next movie night back in your hands. Support: https://tvremote.puresoftltd.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

My Remote4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 5.0 against My Remote's 3.0. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). My Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Remote versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy RemoteTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOVAND QADERVietTS CO., LTD

In-app purchases

None

My Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is My Remote free?
My Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Remote or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. My Remote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do My Remote or TV Remote have ads?
Both My Remote and TV Remote show ads.

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