Comparison

TV Remote vs Remocon

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

Remocon

Features
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Point your phone at the TV. That's it — no pairing codes, no digging through the couch cushions for a remote that's out of batteries anyway. Remocon turns your iPhone into a full universal remote for the smart TV you already own. It connects directly over your home Wi-Fi — no extra hardware, no hub, no account required to get started. WHAT YOU GET, FREE • Full button remote — power, volume, channel, D-pad navigation, home & back • Works with Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Android TV / Google TV, Roku, and Vizio SmartCast smart TVs • Direct Wi-Fi connection to your TV — nothing routes through the cloud • Home Screen widget for one-tap power UNLOCK PRO • Trackpad — glide to move the cursor and tap to click, just like a mouse • Apps — browse and launch anything installed on your TV in one tap • Voice — search and type on your TV by speaking into your phone One-time purchase or an annual subscription (auto-renews unless cancelled). Cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. YOUR NETWORK, YOUR DATA Remocon talks to your TV directly over your local Wi-Fi. Nothing about what you watch or control ever leaves your home network. Lost the remote again? Just open the app. Remocon is a third-party app and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Google, Roku, or VIZIO. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jamshidbek.notion.site/TV-Remote-Control-Privacy-and-Policy-3c2a2927150380d39241cdf7a9c1bd49

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Remocon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TV Remote at 3 against Remocon's 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. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remocon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TV Remote versus Remocon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRemocon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB7 MB
Age rating+44+
Developeryousra britelJamshidbek Toshpulatov

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Remocon

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remocon free?
Remocon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or Remocon have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor Remocon shows ads.

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