Comparison

TV Remote vs TWS Controller

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

Head to head
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.

About

TWS Controller

Features
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TWS Controller menemukan appliance TW Streamer pada jaringan Wi-Fi lokal, lalu memberi Anda kontrol penuh langsung dari iPhone. Pilih unit dari hasil pemindaian, login, dan kelola perangkat melalui antarmuka native yang cepat—tanpa WebView, akun cloud, atau monitor tambahan. KONTROL APPLIANCE LENGKAP • Status langsung: koneksi, interface jaringan, DNS, VPN, suhu, resolusi, FPS, bitrate, dan kapasitas disk • Video: codec, resolusi dan output display, aspect/fit, flip, koreksi lensa, color grading, LUT, serta deteksi objek • Display: dukungan HDMI, DSI, dan SPI mengikuti capability perangkat • Mode sumber: auto, FPV Goggles, aerial controller, RTMP receiver, dan UVC • Live: RTMP, WHIP, NDI, SRT, UDP, audio, dan FCC • Rekaman: mulai/berhenti, format, split, autostart, galeri, unduh, hapus, dan WebDAV • Jaringan: hotspot/client, pemindaian Wi-Fi, channel survey, dan konfigurasi access point • VPN: Tailscale/Headscale dan OpenVPN, termasuk profile serta status koneksi • Sistem: lisensi, keamanan config, diagnostic capture, backup/restore, firmware, restart, reboot, shutdown, dan reset RASPBERRY PI DAN RADXA Tampilan menyesuaikan capability yang dilaporkan appliance. Fitur khusus Raspberry Pi seperti boot tuning hanya muncul saat didukung; interface, connector, display, SPI, DSI, NDI, WHIP, dan provider VPN dibaca dinamis dari unit. PRIVASI SEJAK AWAL Aplikasi berkomunikasi langsung dengan appliance melalui jaringan lokal. Tidak ada akun cloud, analitik, iklan, atau pengumpulan data. Kredensial dan pengaturan hanya dikirim ke perangkat yang Anda pilih. TWS Controller bersifat independen dan tidak berafiliasi dengan atau didukung oleh DJI maupun produsen lain.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
TWS Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TWS Controller at every 2 days against TV Remote's every 10 days. TV Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 10 days, TWS Controller every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus TWS Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteTWS Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryousra britelARKANA SOLUSI DIGITAL, PT

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

TWS Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TWS Controller free?
TWS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote or TWS Controller have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor TWS Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or TWS Controller?
TV Remote ships an update every 10 days, and TWS Controller every 2 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 12, 2026 and TWS Controller on October 11, 2026.

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