Comparison

ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL vs Saffron SPICE

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

Head to head
About

ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive smart TV remote. Navigate menus with a fluid touchpad, use voice commands, and cast media directly from your device. Effortlessly manage apps and type with your phone's keyboard for a streamlined entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Fluid touchpad navigation
  • Classic remote layout
  • Instant media casting
  • Smart voice commands
  • Quick app launcher
  • Effortless typing keyboard
  • Power & volume control
Features
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Lost your TV remote again? Transform your iPhone into the ultimate control center for your Smart TV! Say goodbye to clutter and hello to an effortless, all-in-one smart hub designed to elevate your entertainment. Key Features: * Fluid Touchpad Navigation: Swipe, scroll, and browse through menus and apps smoothly using your iPhone’s screen as a highly responsive trackpad. * Classic Remote Layout: Get instant, familiar control with a clean button layout that mirrors your original remote. * Instant Media Casting: Share your favorite moments on the big screen! Effortlessly stream photos and videos directly from your camera roll. * Smart Voice Commands: Control your entertainment hands-free. Just speak into your phone to change channels, adjust volume, or launch apps in a flash. * Quick App Launcher & Switcher: No more tedious scrolling on your TV. View all your installed TV apps on your phone and jump into them with a single tap. * Effortless Typing (Keyboard): Stop hunting and pecking on an on-screen keyboard. Use your iPhone’s keyboard to type out movie titles, passwords, and search queries instantly. Power & Volume Control: Easily adjust volume, mute, or power your TV on and off without ever reaching for the hardware remote. Why Choose Us? * Instant, Reliable Setup: Connects seamlessly to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi in just a few seconds. * Sleek & Modern UI: A beautiful, clutter-free design that prioritizes intuitive, daily usability. * Maximized Convenience: Keep the ultimate controller right in your pocket—ready whenever you are. Disclaimer: This application is an independent remote control tool build to improve experience for onn smart tv devices. Privacy Policy: https://appsventure.co/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appsventure.co/terms-of-use

About

Saffron SPICE

Features
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Saffron is a fast, native SPICE client for your virtual machines. Connect to Proxmox, QEMU/KVM, libvirt, or oVirt hosts and control your VMs with a touch experience actually designed for a phone. TOUCH CONTROLS THAT MAKE SENSE • Tap to left-click, exactly where you touch • Press and hold for right-click — a ring fills around your finger so you always know when it fires • One-finger drag pans the screen, pinch to zoom, two fingers to scroll • A dedicated drag mode for moving windows and selecting text A REAL KEYBOARD, DONE RIGHT • Full on-screen typing with a modifier bar above the keyboard • Ctrl, Alt and Shift latch for shortcuts like Ctrl+C • Esc, Tab, arrows and Delete one tap away BUILT FOR SPEED • Native Metal rendering — smooth, sharp, and battery-friendly • Instant reconnects and saved connections with passwords stored securely in the iOS Keychain • Works with SPICE servers from Proxmox VE, QEMU, libvirt, virt-manager and oVirt Saffron talks the SPICE protocol directly — no middleman services, no accounts, no tracking. Your connection goes straight from your phone to your server.

Screenshots

ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL4 screens
Saffron SPICE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL at Free against Saffron SPICE's $7.99. Saffron SPICE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support 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

ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL is free to download; Saffron SPICE costs $7.99 up front. ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Saffron SPICE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL versus Saffron SPICE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterONN TV REMOTE CONTROLSaffron SPICE
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApps Venture Inc.Upcastr Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$29.991 Year
None

Saffron SPICE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL free?
ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saffron SPICE free?
Saffron SPICE costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL or Saffron SPICE have ads?
ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL shows ads; Saffron SPICE does not.
Which is updated more often, ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL or Saffron SPICE?
ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Saffron SPICE every 2 weeks. Most recently, ONN TV REMOTE CONTROL was updated on November 10, 2026 and Saffron SPICE on October 31, 2026.

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