Comparison

TV Remote vs ClickPad

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 into a universal remote for your smart TV. Easily control volume, channels, playback, and access apps directly from your phone. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network for seamless control of popular TV brands.

Highlights
  • Smart TV detection
  • Universal remote control
  • Volume and channel control
  • Playback and navigation
  • Quick app access
  • Supports popular TV brands
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a convenient remote control for your Smart TV. TV Remote helps you control your television directly from your phone. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, select your device, and start controlling volume, channels, playback, input sources, and more. Main Features - Smart TV Detection Automatically discovers compatible TVs connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - Universal Remote Control Control essential TV functions, including volume, channels, playback, navigation, and input sources. - Quick Access Open supported channels and TV apps directly from your phone. - Popular TV Brands Compatible with selected models from popular TV platforms and brands, including Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Fire TV, Vizio, and Hisense. Compatibility and available features may vary depending on the TV brand, model, operating system, and region. Your phone and TV must usually be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Initial pairing may be required. Premium Access Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock additional remote-control features. Available purchase options may include: • Weekly Individual: $4.99 per week, including a 3-day free trial for eligible users • Weekly Family: $6.99 per week, including Family Sharing and a 3-day free trial for eligible users • Monthly: $9.99 per month • Annual: $79.99 per year • Annual Introductory Offer: $39.99 per year Available plans, prices, trial eligibility, and Premium features are shown on the in-app purchase page and may vary by country or region. Subscription Information Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. For subscriptions that include a free trial, payment will be charged when the trial ends unless the subscription is canceled beforehand. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by going to: Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions After cancellation, Premium access will remain available until the end of the current billing period. Any unused portion of a free trial may be forfeited when a subscription is purchased, where applicable. Disclaimer This app is an independent remote-control application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, Amazon, Google, Vizio, Hisense, or any other television brand or platform mentioned above. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: http://aureliustech.xyz/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ClickPad

Features
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One remote for the setup you actually have: an Apple TV plugged into a TV whose own remote you still need for half of it. Navigate tvOS with a fast, tactile click wheel, then reach the TV's own controls — menu, inputs, and volume that actually moves your soundbar — without switching apps or hunting for a second remote. VOLUME THAT FINALLY WORKS If your Apple TV can't change your TV's volume, ClickPad can. It talks to the TV directly over your network, so volume and mute reach the TV and whatever's plugged into it. WORKS WITH TVs THE OFFICIAL APPS HAVE DROPPED If the manufacturer's own app no longer lists your set, or never worked right with it, ClickPad very likely still will. It speaks to the TV the way its original remote does. No account, no cloud, no extra hardware. EVERYTHING RUNS ON YOUR IPHONE No hub, no computer, no bridge app running somewhere else. Pair once with the code on your screen and you're done. • Click wheel for tvOS: navigate, select, back, home, play/pause • Volume that works with receivers and soundbars, not just TV speakers • Your TV's own menu, inputs, and info • Link an Apple TV to the TV it's plugged into — one screen drives both • Lock Screen, Control Center, and Action Button buttons • Home Screen widget WORKS WITH Apple TV (4th generation and later) · Sony Bravia (2013 and later) · Samsung Smart TVs (2016 and later). All devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Don't see your TV? Send a request from inside the app — that's what drives which TVs get added next. PRICING ClickPad is a one-time purchase of $9.99 that unlocks every remote and control in the app permanently. There is no subscription and nothing renews. Family Sharing is supported. The price shown is US pricing and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional app terms: https://i8l.tech/clickpad/terms Privacy Policy: https://i8l.tech/clickpad/privacy Support: https://i8l.tech/clickpad/support

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
ClickPad3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote at 15.6 against ClickPad's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and ClickPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TV Remote versus ClickPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteClickPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (177 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings177 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurelis LimitedJonathan Poeder

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Family3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Offer3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$79.991 Year
1 purchases

ClickPad

One-time1
  • ClickPad Lifetime$9.99

Questions

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

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