Comparison

Clicker vs TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller

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

Head to head
About

Clicker

Features
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Clicker turns your iPhone into the remote your television came with. Most remote apps promise every TV ever made, then hand you the same six buttons for all of them. Clicker does the opposite. It supports three brands - LG, Samsung and Roku - and builds a proper remote for each one, so the keys on your screen match the keys on the handset you lost. IT FINDS YOUR TV BY ITSELF Open Clicker on the same Wi-Fi as your television and it shows up in the list. There is no infrared blaster to aim, no four-digit code to hunt down, no cable, and no account to create. If your network is unusual you can still type the IP address in by hand. A REMOTE PER BRAND, NOT ONE FOR ALL LG (webOS) - the disc pad plus the Magic pointer. Drag anywhere on the glass and the cursor moves on screen, exactly like the wand that came in the box. Samsung (Tizen) - the full key layout, a real HDMI input picker, and the set's true volume level read back to your phone instead of guessed. Roku - every key on the purple handset, including the ones people actually use: instant replay, options, and the channel shortcuts along the bottom. TYPE INSTEAD OF PECKING Hunting for a show one letter at a time with a d-pad is miserable. Tap the keyboard button and type on your phone; the words land in the television's own search box. Or hold the microphone and just say it. APPS, CASTING AND HDMI Jump straight into anything installed on the television in a single tap. Send photos, video and music from your phone to the big screen. Switch between HDMI inputs without digging through the TV's own menus. THE PARTS YOU KEEP USING Scenes - record a sequence once (TV on, HDMI 2, volume 14) and replay it with one tap on your way to the sofa. Widgets - the d-pad and volume on your Home Screen, power on your Lock Screen, so most days you never open the app at all. Sleep timer - set the television to switch itself off. Themes - recolour the whole app if the default violet is not for you. A CLEAN REMOTE A remote covered in banner ads is not a remote, so the remote screen carries none. The core remote is free to use. Clicker Pro unlocks the pointer, casting, scenes and widgets, with a free trial to try everything first. BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD Clicker works over your home Wi-Fi, so your phone and the television have to be on the same network. Very old sets that predate network control will not respond. If yours is one of them, you can request a refund through Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com, and please tell us the model. We read every message. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Clicker Pro is available as weekly, monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/clickertvremoteapp/termofuse Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/clickertvremoteapp/privacypolicy Clicker is an independent app. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics or Roku, Inc. All trademarks belong to their respective owners; brand names appear only to state which televisions this app can control.

About

TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller

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TV Remote – Universal Smart TV Controller Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal TV remote. TV Remote lets you control compatible Smart TVs over Wi-Fi with a fast, intuitive interface designed for modern home entertainment. Replace your physical remote with seamless navigation, keyboard input, touch controls, voice commands, and quick access to your favorite streaming apps. Whether you're watching movies, gaming, or streaming live TV, TV Remote provides everything you need in one elegant app. Features • Universal Smart TV remote for compatible TVs • Fast automatic TV discovery on your local Wi-Fi network • Easy pairing with supported television models • Large, responsive navigation buttons • Touchpad mode for smooth cursor control • Built-in keyboard for quick text entry • Voice command support for hands-free control • Volume, channel, mute, and power controls • Media playback controls including play, pause, rewind, and fast forward • Numeric keypad for direct channel selection • Switch between HDMI and other input sources • Launch supported streaming apps directly from your phone • Save and manage multiple TVs • Organize devices by room • Create custom remote layouts • One-tap automation and favorite actions • Siri Shortcuts integration • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • Apple Watch companion support • iCloud sync across your Apple devices • Dark Mode support • Haptic feedback for a natural remote experience Compatible with Many Popular Smart TVs Supports a wide range of compatible Smart TVs from major manufacturers, including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba, Roku TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Chromecast with Google TV, and many other network-enabled televisions. Simple to Use Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Launch TV Remote. Select your TV from the list of available devices. Start controlling your TV instantly. The App offers two subscription options: -$7.99 Monthly -$34.99 Yearly Prices may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vanlangapps.com Terms of Use: https://tos.vanlangapps.com Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

Clicker4 screens
TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clicker at none against TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller's 3. TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Clicker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Clicker versus TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClickerTV Remote+ Smart TV Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrinh Dinh MinhTu Anh Do

In-app purchases

None

Clicker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller

Subscriptions2
  • TV Remote Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • TV Remote Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remove Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Clicker free?
Clicker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller free?
TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clicker or TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller have ads?
Clicker shows ads; TV Remote+ Smart TV Controller does not.

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