Comparison

Remote for Philips Smart TV vs V Remote

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

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Remote for Philips Smart TV

Features
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Lost your Philips TV remote? Batteries dead again? Your iPhone is the fix — a fast Wi-Fi remote for every generation of Philips Smart TV, with no account and no sign-up. Remote for Philips TV puts every button of the physical Philips remote on your iPhone, plus the things the original never had: your phone's keyboard, a swipe trackpad, voice search, and Ambilight control. WORKS WITH EVERY PHILIPS SMART TV One app for all Philips TV generations — Titan OS (2024 and newer), Google TV, Saphi smart TVs (2018–2023), and Philips Roku TV (North America). Your iPhone and TV connect over your home Wi-Fi in seconds. AMBILIGHT, RIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE On Philips TVs with Ambilight, the app detects it automatically and gives you a dedicated Ambilight control. Set the mood for movie night without digging through TV menus. No Ambilight on your model? The button simply stays hidden — nothing broken, nothing fake. TYPE ON YOUR PHONE, NOT THE TV Searches, passwords, and logins go straight from your iPhone keyboard to the TV's text field. No more spelling things out letter by letter with arrow keys. FREE — AND WHAT PRO ADDS Free: full remote for one Philips TV — power, volume, mute, channels, D-pad, playback, number pad, channel list, subtitles, keyboard input, and light/dark themes. Pro unlocks: - Unlimited Philips TVs — every room in the house - Voice search — speak instead of typing (Google TV and Roku models) - Swipe trackpad mode - Home Screen widgets — TV controls without opening the app - Streaming app launcher — jump straight into Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video - No ads, ever GOOD TO KNOW Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Pre-2014 Philips Net TV models are not supported. Voice search is available on Google TV and Roku models; Titan OS and Saphi do not offer a voice interface. PRIVACY, PLAINLY No account. No sign-up. The remote talks to your TV over your local Wi-Fi. SUBSCRIPTION Pro is available as a Monthly or Yearly subscription (Yearly includes a 3-day free trial) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://tvremoteapp.art.blog Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This app is an unofficial, independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Koninklijke Philips N.V. "Philips", "Ambilight", "Titan OS", "Google TV", "Roku" and all other product names, logos and brands are property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.

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V Remote

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Control your TV from your iPhone or iPad with Universal TV Remote Control IQ. Quickly discover compatible TVs connected to the same Wi-Fi network and enjoy a simple, responsive remote designed for everyday use. KEY FEATURES • Automatically find compatible TVs on your local network • Connect manually using your TV’s IP address • Power, volume, channel and navigation controls • Playback, input, menu, guide and home controls • Switch between buttons, touchpad and keypad modes • Browse and launch supported TV apps • Cast photos and videos using AirPlay • Access screen mirroring for AirPlay-enabled displays • Clean interface optimized for iPhone and iPad SUPPORTED PLATFORMS Compatible with supported Roku, Samsung, LG webOS, Android TV and Google TV devices, including compatible models from Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips. COMPATIBILITY Your iPhone or iPad and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Available controls, installed apps, AirPlay and screen mirroring support may vary depending on the TV brand, model and operating system. UNLOCK PRO Upgrade to Pro for: • Unlimited remote control presses • Access to supported TV apps • Screen mirroring access • An ad-free experience Monthly and yearly subscription options are available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription from your Apple Account settings. Previously purchased subscriptions can be restored inside the app. Universal TV Remote Control IQ is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roku, Samsung, LG, Google, Sony, TCL, Hisense or Philips. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote for Philips Smart TV4 screens
V Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote for Philips Smart TV at none against V Remote's 2. On price, ads, 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. V Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Remote for Philips Smart TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ¡ 5 level
Remote for Philips Smart TV versus V Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Philips Smart TVV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJenni ParkkonenYounes Lamdoun

In-app purchases

None

Remote for Philips Smart TV

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

V Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote for Philips Smart TV free?
Remote for Philips Smart TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is V Remote free?
V Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote for Philips Smart TV or V Remote have ads?
Both Remote for Philips Smart TV and V Remote show ads.

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