Comparison

Zapp Remote for Android TV vs Remotly

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

Head to head
About

Zapp Remote for Android TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast devices. Zapp connects over Wi-Fi in seconds β€” no registration and no physical remote needed. WHY Zapp? β—† Voice search: find movies and shows or control your TV hands-free. β—† Screen mirroring: share your phone or tablet screen on the big screen with one tap. β—† Instant typing: use your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen TV keyboard. β—† Quick app launch: open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and more with a single touch. β—† D-pad and touchpad modes: navigate exactly the way you prefer. β—† Volume and power: full control, including your device's physical volume buttons. β—† Multiple TVs: pair once and switch between all the TVs in your home. WORKS WITH YOUR DEVICES Zapp is compatible with Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield and smart TVs from Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense and hundreds of other Android TV models. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Zapp and select your TV. 3. Enter the pairing code shown on the screen. Done! Free, fast and designed for iOS with a clean, modern interface. Note: your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This app is not affiliated with Google LLC or any TV manufacturer mentioned.

About

Remotly

Features
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Your devices. One place. Remotly brings compatible TVs and supported smart home devices together on your iPhone. Add a device, see the controls it offers, and keep your favorites within reach. TV REMOTE Find a compatible TV on your local network and pair it. Navigate, adjust volume, change channels, and use playback controls. On supported TVs, pointer, app shortcuts, input selection, and text entry are also available. Features vary by model and the app running on the TV. SMART HOME Connect your own home automation server to control supported lights, plugs, climate devices, curtains, vacuums, fans, and locks. Supported Wi-Fi lights, switches, and covers can be found on your local network, and compatible lighting bridges can be paired too. Remotly shows controls based on the capabilities each device reports. YOUR DEVICES Save devices with familiar names and switch between them from one list. Follow your iPhone's language or choose from 40 language and regional options; translations work offline. COMPATIBILITY Supported services, network access, device software, and pairing requirements vary. A device category or brand alone does not guarantee compatibility. A home automation server requires your own server and access token; bridge-based lights require a compatible bridge. Device discovery uses your local network. Finding and pairing devices is free. Remote and device controls require Remotly Pro. Monthly and annual subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled; the annual plan offers a three-day introductory trial to eligible customers. A lifetime purchase is also available. Prices and eligibility are shown before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in the app. No Remotly account is required. Remotly is an independent application and is not affiliated with device manufacturers or integration providers. Terms of Use: https://remotly.odbs.tech/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://remotly.odbs.tech/privacy-policy Support: https://remotly.odbs.tech/support

Screenshots

Zapp Remote for Android TV4 screens
Remotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapp Remote for Android TV at none against Remotly's 3. Remotly's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Remotly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Zapp Remote for Android TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zapp Remote for Android TV ships an update fortnightly, Remotly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Zapp Remote for Android TV versus Remotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZapp Remote for Android TVRemotly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAether StudiosODBS LLC

In-app purchases

None

Zapp Remote for Android TV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remotly

Subscriptions2
  • Remotly Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Remotly Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remotly Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Zapp Remote for Android TV free?
Zapp Remote for Android TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remotly free?
Remotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zapp Remote for Android TV or Remotly have ads?
Neither Zapp Remote for Android TV nor Remotly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zapp Remote for Android TV or Remotly?
Zapp Remote for Android TV ships an update fortnightly, and Remotly every 4 days. Most recently, Zapp Remote for Android TV was updated on October 19, 2026 and Remotly on October 22, 2026.

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