Comparison

TV Remote for Google & Android vs Mlfati

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote for Google & Android

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a remote for the TV you already own. It works over Wi-Fi instead of infrared, so there is nothing to point, and it works from any room. WORKS WITH • Google TV: Sony, TCL, Philips, Xiaomi, Hisense and Sharp TVs, NVIDIA SHIELD and Chromecast with Google TV • Samsung smart TVs (Tizen, 2016 and newer) • LG smart TVs (webOS) • Hisense and Toshiba VIDAA TVs • Roku players and Roku TVs • Chromecast: volume, mute and playback only FEATURES • Large D-pad with an OK key you can hit without looking • Volume, mute, channels, back, home and power • Play, pause, rewind and fast forward • Type with your iPhone's keyboard instead of the TV's on-screen one • Voice search: say it instead of typing it • One-tap shortcuts to Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and Disney+ • Turn many TVs on from standby • Reconnects by itself if your router gives the TV a new address • Rename your TVs; the connected one is marked in green QUICK SETUP Connect to the same Wi-Fi as your TV, open the app and pick your TV from the list. Depending on the brand, you type the code shown on the TV or press Allow on the TV. You do this once; after that it connects straight away. BEFORE YOU INSTALL • Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Fire TV and Vizio TVs cannot yet be controlled. • Some TVs ship with network control switched off. • The app is available in 22 languages. PRIVACY The app asks for permission to find devices on your local network. That is how it finds your TV, and the only thing it is used for. Commands go straight from your device to your TV; there is no account and no server. FREE, WITH ADS The app is free and supported by ads. Ads appear between screens, never in the middle of a key press. In Europe and the UK you are asked before any ad is requested. Remove ads with a monthly, 3-month or yearly subscription or a one-time purchase; every feature stays free. A subscription is charged to your Apple ID and renews until cancelled, which you can do at any time in your Apple ID settings. The one-off does not renew. Google TV and Chromecast are trademarks of Google LLC. Samsung, LG, webOS, Roku, Hisense, VIDAA and the other names are trademarks of their owners. This app is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any of them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tonuidavies.github.io/atv-remote-legal/

About

Mlfati

This app provides comprehensive tools for managing files locally on your device. Organize, play, and edit various media types, including video and audio, with advanced playback and editing features. It also offers PDF manipulation and file compression, all while keeping your data secure and private on your device.

Highlights
  • Create folders and import files
  • In-app media playback
  • Advanced video editing
  • PDF scanning and conversion
  • ZIP compression and extraction
  • Local Wi-Fi file transfer
  • App protection with Face ID
Features
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Mlfati is a complete file manager that stores your files locally on your device and gives you practical tools to organize, play, and edit them with ease. Features: • Create folders and import files, photos, and videos. • View images and play audio and video inside the app. • Advanced player with mini player and background playback, playlists, repeat, and autoplay next. • Trim, rotate, resize, and change video speed, merge clips, and extract audio as MP3. • Edit images and trim audio clips. • PDF tools for scanning, conversion, merging, and converting pages to images. • Compress and extract ZIP archives. • Transfer files directly over your local Wi-Fi network. • Protect the app with a passcode and Face ID. • Trash with file recovery. No account is required. The app does not upload your files to our servers. Your files remain on your device unless you choose to share them.

Screenshots

TV Remote for Google & Android4 screens
Mlfati4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mlfati at none against TV Remote for Google & Android's 4. Mlfati also leads on ads (none vs shown). TV Remote for Google & Android's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. TV Remote for Google & Android sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Mlfati asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote for Google & Android ships an update weekly, Mlfati every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote for Google & Android versus Mlfati: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote for Google & AndroidMlfati
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnn ANN WAMBUI NJUGUNAEstablishment TADWINAH For Information Technology

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote for Google & Android

Subscriptions3
  • Ad-Free Monthly$2.001 Month
  • Ad-Free for 3 Months$5.003 Months
  • Ad-Free for a Year$8.001 Year
One-time1
  • Ad-Free Forever$20.00
None

Mlfati

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote for Google & Android free?
TV Remote for Google & Android is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mlfati free?
Mlfati is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote for Google & Android or Mlfati have ads?
TV Remote for Google & Android shows ads; Mlfati does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote for Google & Android or Mlfati?
TV Remote for Google & Android ships an update weekly, and Mlfati every 4 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote for Google & Android was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mlfati on October 25, 2026.

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