# Remote vs TVSync

The clearest difference is device support: Remote at 3 against TVSync's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TVSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remote ships an update every 11 days, TVSync every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote | TVSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MakiByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781322391) | [Francisco Javier Campos](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807848367) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote

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

Control your Android TV or Google TV from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. This app offers a fast, private remote experience with no ads, featuring D-pad and trackpad navigation, app shortcuts, and voice control.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Wi-Fi local network connection, D-pad and trackpad navigation, App shortcuts, Keyboard input, Voice control, Widgets and Apple Watch app

**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 |


### TVSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvsync-tv-remote-control/id6807848365)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TVSync Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| TVSync Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote free?

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

### Is TVSync free?

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

### Do Remote or TVSync have ads?

Neither Remote nor TVSync shows ads.

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

Remote ships an update every 11 days, and TVSync every 2 weeks. Most recently, Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and TVSync on October 3, 2026.

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