Comparison

Ringtone vs Remote TV

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

Head to head
About

Ringtone

Features
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Ringtone Shuffle makes your incoming calls more fun and personal. Create your own ringtone playlists, add your favorite sounds, and enable shuffle mode to hear a different ringtone whenever your phone rings.

About

Remote TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote for Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs on the same Wi-Fi network. REMOTE CONTROLS IN YOUR POCKET Control power, volume, channels, playback, navigation, home, back, mute and more from a clear remote designed for everyday use. NAVIGATE WITH A TOUCHPAD Swipe through menus and tap to select with natural gestures from your iPhone. TYPE FASTER Use your phone keyboard for TV search fields instead of entering text one letter at a time with an on-screen remote. LAUNCH TV APPS Open apps listed by compatible TVs with a single tap. Available apps and controls depend on your TV model and platform. QUICK WI-FI SETUP Remote TV searches for compatible TVs on your local network. Keep your iPhone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi, then select your TV to begin. You can also add a TV by IP address when needed. TRY DEMO MODE No TV nearby? Explore the remote, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher using the built-in Demo TV. PRIVACY AND ACCESS - No account or sign-up required - No extra remote hardware required - Commands travel from your iPhone to your TV over your local Wi-Fi - Some TVs may ask you to approve the first connection on screen COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs. Feature availability varies by model, firmware and TV settings. Roku devices may need to be added by IP if they are not discovered automatically. Remote TV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku or any other TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exo-pages.web.app/remotetv/privacy

Screenshots

Ringtone4 screens
Remote TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ringtone at none against Remote TV's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Ringtone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ringtone ships an update weekly, Remote TV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Ringtone versus Remote TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRingtoneRemote TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGautam JainKhanh Thong Le

In-app purchases

None

Ringtone

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Promotion3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Ringtone free?
Ringtone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ringtone or Remote TV have ads?
Both Ringtone and Remote TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ringtone or Remote TV?
Ringtone ships an update weekly, and Remote TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ringtone was updated on November 5, 2026 and Remote TV on November 10, 2026.

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