Comparison

Pultio vs Local TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Pultio

Transform your iPhone into a fast and convenient remote for Android TV and Google TV. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and type text using your phone's keyboard and a responsive touchpad over Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Phone keyboard input
  • Easy setup and pairing
  • Automatic TV detection
  • Quick reconnection
Features
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# Pultio – TV Remote for Android TV & Google TV Turn your iPhone into a fast and convenient remote for Android TV and Google TV. **Pultio** helps you control compatible TVs over your local Wi-Fi network. Connect in just a few steps, then browse apps, control playback and volume, type using your phone's keyboard, and navigate with a responsive touchpad. Whether your physical remote is missing, out of battery, or simply out of reach, Pultio keeps your TV controls in your pocket. ## Features * Easy setup and pairing * Automatic detection of compatible TVs * Remote control buttons for everyday use * Touchpad with swipe and tap gestures * Phone keyboard for fast text entry * Keyboard history for recently entered text * Quick reconnection to paired devices * Clear connection status * Works with Android TV and Google TV ## Easy to use Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, open Pultio, select your TV, confirm the pairing code, and start controlling your device. If your TV is not detected automatically, you can connect manually by entering its local IP address. ## Comfortable TV control Access the Home screen, go back, confirm selections, navigate menus, adjust the volume, mute audio, change channels, and control playback without reaching for the physical remote. The simple interface is designed for quick one-handed use. ## Faster text input Typing on a TV can be slow. Pultio lets you use your iPhone keyboard instead. Search for movies, enter website addresses, or fill in text fields more comfortably. Recent searches and text are stored in keyboard history, making repeated input much faster. ## Responsive touchpad For TVs that support pointer navigation, the built-in touchpad provides smooth and natural control. Swipe to move and tap to select without repeatedly pressing directional buttons. ## Local connection Commands are sent directly between your iPhone and TV over your local Wi-Fi network. No additional servers or developer settings are required for normal operation. The app clearly displays whether your TV is connecting, connected, or disconnected, making it easy to reconnect whenever necessary. ## Compatibility Pultio is designed for compatible Android TV and Google TV televisions, streaming devices, and media boxes that support remote pairing. Available features depend on your TV model, software version, and the currently running app. Please note: * The power button may not wake every device. * Text input works only when the TV supports remote text entry. * Some remote functions may vary depending on the device. For best results: * Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. * Avoid guest networks that isolate devices. * Allow the app to access devices on your local network. Pultio is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google or any TV manufacturer.

About

Local TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a private and responsive remote for compatible Google TV and Samsung televisions. Automatically discover and securely pair with devices on your Wi-Fi network for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Secure pairing
  • Full native remote controls
  • App shortcuts for popular streaming services
  • Manual IP fallback
  • On-device credential storage
Features
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Local TV Remote turns your iPhone into a private, responsive remote for compatible Google TV and Samsung televisions on the same Wi-Fi network. Discover nearby televisions automatically, pair securely when required, and reconnect without repeating setup. The native remote includes directional navigation, Select, Back, Home, Power, volume, mute, playback controls, and verified shortcuts for popular TV apps where supported. Features: • Automatic discovery for compatible Google TV and Samsung TVs • Google TV pairing using the code displayed on the television • Secure on-device storage of pairing credentials in iOS Keychain • Directional pad, Select, Back, Home, Power, volume, mute, and playback controls • Verified YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video shortcuts on supported televisions • Manual IP fallback when automatic discovery is unavailable • Automatic reconnection after returning to the app • Experimental text input for compatible Google TV fields • Light and dark appearances, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support Local TV Remote has no ads, analytics, accounts, or cloud service. Television details and pairing credentials remain on your iPhone. Some functions vary by television model, firmware, settings, and installed apps. Samsung text entry is not supported.

Screenshots

Pultio4 screens
Local TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pultio at 3 against Local TV Remote's 1. Pultio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Local TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pultio against 5.0 for Local TV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pultio versus Local TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPultioLocal TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGBAPPS LLCPruthvish Panakanti

In-app purchases

None

Pultio

No in-app purchases

None

Local TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pultio free?
Pultio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local TV Remote free?
Local TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pultio or Local TV Remote?
Pultio and Local TV Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Pultio or Local TV Remote have ads?
Neither Pultio nor Local TV Remote shows ads.

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