Comparison

TextLayer Reader vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TextLayer Reader

Features
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TextLayer is a local-first EPUB reader designed for dialogue-heavy books. It helps you keep track of who is speaking by adding optional speaker labels to lines of dialogue, making long conversations easier to follow while you read. Everything is built around privacy and local control: - Import your own EPUB files - Read and organize books on your device - Use your own AI API key for optional speaker annotation - Keep book content, settings, and annotations on your device Key features: - Local EPUB library with fast import and reading progress - Reading Now and Library views for quick resume - Optional speaker labels for dialogue clarity - On-device, local-first workflow with no required account - Custom AI endpoint support using your own provider credentials - Adjustable reading appearance and themes - Local backup and restore for settings and library metadata TextLayer does not provide book content. You import your own EPUB files and control your own reading data.

About

TV Remote

Features
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Turn your phone into a powerful Universal TV Remote for the smart TV you already own. TV Remote is a simple, fast, and easy-to-use smart TV remote control that lets you control supported televisions directly from your phone over Wi-Fi. Find your TV, connect securely, and start controlling it without searching for your physical remote. Works with supported Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV (Tizen), LG Smart TV (webOS), Google TV, and Android TV devices. UNIVERSAL SMART TV REMOTE Use one TV remote app to control compatible smart TVs and streaming TV devices. TV Remote provides a familiar remote experience with navigation, playback, volume, channels, apps, inputs, keyboard control, and more where supported by your television. KEY FEATURES • Automatically find compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Manual connection by IP address when needed • Secure, platform-appropriate TV pairing • Automatically reconnect to previously saved TVs • Save and control multiple televisions • Traditional button remote and Touchpad mode • Power, Home, Back, Menu and navigation controls • Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute • Channel Up and Channel Down where supported • Play, Pause, Rewind and Fast Forward • Launch supported TV apps • Switch TV inputs such as HDMI • Type using your phone keyboard where supported • Create favorite shortcuts • Create one-tap TV routines • Set a TV sleep timer • Customize your remote layout • Give saved TVs custom names and rooms • No account, ads, subscriptions or analytics BUTTON REMOTE & TOUCHPAD Prefer a traditional remote? Use large, comfortable buttons for everyday TV control. FAVORITES & ROUTINES Save frequently used apps, inputs, controls and routines as favorites. Create convenient routines for common activities such as Movie Night, Gaming or Bedtime. Supported routine actions can include powering the TV, selecting an input, opening an app, adjusting volume or starting a sleep timer. SLEEP TIMER Keep the app open and the TV reachable. Locking your phone or leaving the app may delay power-off until you reopen it. PRIVACY-FIRST TV CONTROL No account is required. There is no registration, subscription, advertising or analytics. TV names, local network addresses and pairing credentials stay on your device. SAME WI-FI CONNECTION Your phone and television must normally be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. If your TV cannot be found, make sure: • The television is turned on and connected to Wi-Fi • Your phone is connected to the same network • Local network permission is enabled • Your Wi-Fi network allows devices to communicate • You are not using an isolated guest network Manual connection by local IP address is also available when needed and supported. IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION TV Remote controls network-connected smart televisions over Wi-Fi. It does not use infrared (IR) and cannot control an older television that only accepts commands from an infrared remote. Available features depend on your television manufacturer, model, operating system, firmware, network configuration and standby settings. SUPPORTED TV PLATFORMS Designed for compatible: • Roku TV and Roku devices • Amazon Fire TV • Samsung Smart TV / Tizen TV • LG Smart TV / webOS TV • Google TV • Android TV TV Remote is designed to make controlling your television simple: Find TV → Connect → Pair → Control. Use your phone as a WiFi TV remote, smart TV controller, touchpad remote, keyboard remote, media remote, Roku remote, Fire TV remote, Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, Google TV remote or Android TV remote—all from one convenient app. TRADEMARK NOTICE Television, platform, streaming service and product names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility. TV Remote is an independent application. No affiliation, sponsorship or endorsement by the respective manufacturers or service providers is claimed.

Screenshots

TextLayer Reader4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TV Remote at 4 against TextLayer Reader'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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TextLayer Reader versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTextLayer ReaderTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer楠楠 高Tipu Sultan

In-app purchases

None

TextLayer Reader

No in-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TextLayer Reader free?
TextLayer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TextLayer Reader or TV Remote have ads?
Neither TextLayer Reader nor TV Remote shows ads.

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