Comparison

9Remote vs Remote

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

Head to head
About

9Remote

Features
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9Remote turns your iPhone into a simple universal TV remote for compatible smart TVs on the same Wi-Fi network. Find your TV, pair when needed, and control the big screen from a clean remote built for everyday use. Use 9Remote to: - Control compatible Smart TVs with a familiar remote layout - Navigate with buttons or touchpad gestures - Type searches, passwords and app text faster with your iPhone keyboard - Adjust volume, channels, media playback and power where supported - Open popular TV apps and shortcuts in fewer taps - Cast selected photos and videos to supported TVs and receivers - Reconnect to recently discovered TVs more quickly 9Remote is designed for many popular smart TV platforms, including Roku, LG webOS, Samsung, Sony Bravia, Android TV and Google TV devices. Fire TV and other TVs may work when they expose compatible local-network control services. Compatibility depends on your TV model, firmware, enabled network settings and local Wi-Fi conditions. Some buttons, keyboard input, app launch, power control or casting features may not be available on every device. Subscription Information Our app offers a premium subscription plan for advanced features. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Auto-renewal: Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions: Subscriptions can be managed, and auto-renewal can be disabled in your account settings. Free trial: If a free trial is offered, any unused portion will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Enjoy uninterrupted access to all premium features by subscribing today! Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by any specific TV brands. Privacy Policy: https://tv-9remote.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://tv-9remote.web.app/terms.html

About

Remote

Control your Android TV or Google TV from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. This app offers a fast, private remote experience with no ads, featuring D-pad and trackpad navigation, app shortcuts, and voice control.

Highlights
  • Ad-free experience
  • Wi-Fi local network connection
  • D-pad and trackpad navigation
  • App shortcuts
  • Keyboard input
  • Voice control
  • Widgets and Apple Watch app
Features
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NO ADS — EVER No ads, no banners, no pop-ups, no tracking — and it will always stay that way. Smart TV Remote is a fast, private remote control with no ads for Android TV and Google TV — right from your iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. It connects directly to your TV over Wi-Fi on your local network. No account to create, nothing sent to the cloud, and no ads — ever. NEW — CONTROL YOUR MAC Your iPhone becomes a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac: move the pointer, click, scroll, type and change the volume from the couch. Perfect when your Mac is connected to your TV. Works with the Smart TV Remote app for Mac, included with Pro. FEATURES • D-pad and trackpad navigation, volume, power and playback controls • App shortcuts to launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ and more • Voice control — just say what you want to open • Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center widgets • Apple Watch app with a watch-face complication • Use your iPhone as a trackpad and keyboard for your Mac • Mac menu bar app with global keyboard shortcuts • Add a keyboard button to type on your TV instead of pecking at on-screen letters • Fully customizable remote layout • Works with Sony Bravia, TCL, Philips, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV and most Android TV devices FREE & PRO The basic remote is free. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks customization, unlimited app shortcuts, voice, the keyboard, the Apple Watch app, widgets, the Mac app and Mac control from your iPhone. No subscription. PRIVACY Smart TV Remote talks only to your TV (and your own Mac) on your local network. There are no accounts, no tracking and no ads. Your TV must support the Android TV / Google TV remote protocol and be on the same Wi-Fi network as your device.

Screenshots

9Remote4 screens
Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 9Remote at every 2 weeks against Remote's every 2 months. 9Remote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 9Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

9Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
9Remote versus Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter9RemoteRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe Hoang Thi NgocMakiByte

In-app purchases

2 purchases

9Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Remote

One-time1
  • Smart TV Remote Pro$9.99

Questions

Is 9Remote free?
9Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote free?
Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 9Remote or Remote have ads?
Neither 9Remote nor Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 9Remote or Remote?
9Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote every 2 months. Most recently, 9Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remote on October 25, 2026.

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