# TV Remote vs Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against Remote's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote ships an update every 10 days, Remote every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller-go/id6781861182/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yousra britel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788810936) | [MakiByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781322391) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller-go/id6781861182)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote free?

Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TV Remote or Remote have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Remote?

TV Remote ships an update every 10 days, and Remote every 11 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Remote on October 7, 2026.

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