Comparison

Lo Deck vs TV Remote Control & Casting

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

Head to head
About

Lo Deck

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Lo Deck turns your iPad or iPhone into a customizable control surface — a "macro pad" — for your computer. Design a grid of buttons in the free Lo Deck desktop app (macOS & Windows), then tap them on your tablet to run actions on your computer in real time. • Live data on every key — CPU, memory, free disk, a clock, the battery, weather and more. • Three triggers per key — tap, long-press and double-tap each fire a different action. • Media & app control — play/pause, volume, launch apps, fire keyboard shortcuts. • Smart home & car — webhooks and Tesla climate from a button. • Pages, folders & themes — organize hundreds of actions; recolor keys, add emoji or images. • Page backgrounds & translucent buttons — give a page its own background image (fill / contain / stretch) and let buttons show through translucently. • Live-value tiles — show any number from an HTTP/JSON API or a shell command. Connects locally on your own Wi-Fi network (no account), or from anywhere via your Lo Deck account. This is a companion app: it needs the free Lo Deck desktop app running on your computer.

About

TV Remote Control & Casting

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a remote for compatible smart TVs, and bring selected photos and videos to the big screen. Connect on the same Wi-Fi network, pair with your TV and keep everyday controls close at hand. ā–ŗ EVERYDAY TV CONTROLS Navigate with a directional pad, touchpad or number pad. Adjust volume, mute sound, change channels and control playback where your TV supports them. ā–ŗ KEYBOARD & VOICE INPUT Type with your device's keyboard or dictate text, review it and send it to a compatible TV text field. Text entry and voice typing depend on your TV and permissions. ā–ŗ PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON TV Choose media from your library and send it to a compatible receiver. Control playback and enjoy your selected moments on a larger display. ā–ŗ APP SHORTCUTS & INPUTS Access supported TV apps and switch inputs where available. The controls shown depend on your television's capabilities. ā–ŗ CONNECT & PERSONALIZE Discover TVs on your local network or add an address manually. Save devices, adjust touch and haptic preferences, and use connection diagnostics when you need help. ā–ŗ SCREEN MIRRORING GUIDE Follow the guide to start screen mirroring using the built-in AirPlay controls on your iPhone or iPad. An AirPlay-compatible receiver is required. Compatibility depends on TV model, firmware, network settings and enabled services. Your device and receiver must be on the same local network. PRO SUBSCRIPTION A Pro subscription is required for remote control and photo/video casting. Weekly, monthly and annual plans are offered. A free trial may be available to eligible accounts on selected plans; the purchase screen shows the current offer and price. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://clearwarejj.netlify.app/privacy_policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://clearwarejj.netlify.app/terms_of_service

Screenshots

Lo Deck3 screens
TV Remote Control & Casting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lo Deck at none against TV Remote Control & Casting's 4. TV Remote Control & Casting's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control & Casting sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Lo Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Lo Deck versus TV Remote Control & Casting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLo DeckTV Remote Control & Casting
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLouis van de Wiele꓁ 蒋

In-app purchases

None

Lo Deck

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote Control & Casting

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.907 Days
  • TV Remote Pro Weekly$9.907 Days
  • TV Remote Pro Monthly$29.901 Month
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  • TV Remote Pro Yearly$59.901 Year

Questions

Is Lo Deck free?
Lo Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Control & Casting free?
TV Remote Control & Casting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lo Deck or TV Remote Control & Casting have ads?
Neither Lo Deck nor TV Remote Control & Casting shows ads.

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