Comparison

TV Remote Control 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

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control your TV over Wi-Fi with full functionality, including casting, voice search, and app shortcuts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Full button functionality
  • Trackpad and air-mouse
  • Voice control and keyboard
  • One-tap app shortcuts
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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Your iPhone is now the only TV remote you need. Control your Smart TV over Wi-Fi — no extra hardware, no complicated setup. Just connect and you're in control. — FULL CONTROL, ZERO HASSLE — • Every button: power, volume, channels, D-pad, OK, back, home and more • Smooth trackpad & air-mouse — navigate like a laptop touchpad • Number pad, playback controls and one-tap app shortcuts — DO MORE THAN A REAL REMOTE — • Cast photos & videos from your phone straight to the big screen • Voice control & keyboard — search and type without the painful on-screen keyboard • Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more in a single tap • Wake-on-LAN — turn your TV on right from your phone • Connect and switch between every TV in your home — WORKS WITH YOUR TV — Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Roku, Hisense (VIDAA) and Philips — with more brands added regularly. Your phone and TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. — FREE TO USE • PRO UNLOCKS EVERYTHING — Download and start controlling your TV for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited control, casting, trackpad, voice, keyboard, multiple TVs and every premium feature — with a 3-day free trial. Pro is offered as a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://remotetvglobal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://remotetvglobal.com/home/privacy Got a request or a TV that isn't working? Reach out — we read every message.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone and Apple Watch into a universal remote for your TV and smart devices. Effortlessly control channels, volume, and apps with a clean, intuitive interface designed for the whole family. Enjoy seamless control from anywhere in the room.

Highlights
  • Control TV and smart devices
  • iPhone and Apple Watch compatibility
  • Instant setup
  • Intuitive gestures
  • Customizable layout
  • Quick-access shortcuts
Features
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TV Remote: Smart Controller Turn your iPhone into a fast, powerful smart TV remote. Control Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, VIZIO, Philips and Panasonic TVs over Wi-Fi — no IR blaster or extra hardware required. Lost your remote? No problem. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, pair once, and control your TV with a beautiful remote designed to feel natural. **SMART TV REMOTE CONTROL** • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, 2016+) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku & TCL Roku TV • VIZIO SmartCast • Sony Bravia • Philips Smart TV • Panasonic Viera **A REMOTE THAT FEELS REAL** • Power, volume, channels, mute and navigation • Classic D-Pad or swipe touchpad • Haptic feedback and key click sounds • Hold buttons for fast repeating • Wake your TV from standby with Wake-on-LAN • Type on your TV using your iPhone keyboard **LAUNCH YOUR FAVORITE APPS** Open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, Spotify, Plex and Peacock directly from your iPhone. **CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS** Send photos and videos from your iPhone to your TV. Paste a YouTube link and play it on the big screen. **APPLE WATCH REMOTE** Control compatible TVs from your Apple Watch. Change volume, switch channels and navigate without reaching for your iPhone. **SIRI VOICE CONTROL** Use Siri to pause, play, mute, change volume and control your TV with your voice. **DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE** • 45 languages • Full right-to-left language support • 10 accent themes • VoiceOver support • No account required • No tracking • Zero data collection Your TV and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Power-on functionality depends on your TV's settings, such as Samsung Power On with Mobile, LG Quick Start+, or Roku Fast TV Start. **PREMIUM** Your first session is free. Unlimited TV remote control requires a subscription. Choose weekly with a 3-day free trial or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Apple ID Settings. Privacy Policy: https://aitranslation.app/TVremote/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://aitranslation.app/TVremote/terms.html Need help pairing your TV? Contact us through Settings → Support.

Screenshots

TV Remote Control4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against TV Remote Control's shown. TV Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TV Remote Control against 5.0 for TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TV Remote Control versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ControlTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB43 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperEmre Ayaryousra britel

Customer experience

TV Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
3 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Tv Remote Exclusive Offer$4.997 Days
  • Tv Remote Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • TV Remote Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control or TV Remote?
TV Remote Control and TV Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TV Remote Control or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control or TV Remote?
TV Remote Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and TV Remote on November 10, 2026.

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