Comparison

TVDeck vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

TVDeck

Control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone using your local network. Access essential remote functions like navigation, volume, and power. Automatically discover TVs or connect via IP address for a simple and secure experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Local network connection
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Manual IP connection
  • Navigation and selection
  • Volume and power control
Features
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TVDeck is a simple and intuitive smart TV remote controller that lets you control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone over the same local network. Once connected, you can access essential remote functions including directional navigation, select, back, home, menu, volume, mute, and power controls. Key Features Automatically discover compatible TVs on your local network Connect manually using an IP address Simple and secure TV pairing Directional navigation and selection Back, home, and menu controls Volume adjustment and mute TV power control Haptic feedback and button sounds Clean and intuitive remote interface Compatibility TVDeck currently supports selected Sony BRAVIA smart TV models. Support for additional TV platforms is planned. TVDeck is an independently developed third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Sony Corporation. Sony and BRAVIA are trademarks of their respective owner.

About

TV Remote

Features
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Control your smart TV from your iPhone. TV Remote finds TVs on your Wi‑Fi automatically. No account, no setup. • Swipe pad or classic D-pad • Volume, channels, power, home and back • Type on your TV with the iPhone keyboard • Quick buttons to open your favorite streaming apps • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Apple Watch app • Turn on supported TVs over Wi‑Fi WORKS WITH Most popular smart TVs and streaming players that support control over the home network. See the full compatibility list at gryden.se/tvremote. TRY IT FREE Use every feature free on your first 2 days with your TV, with no payment and nothing to cancel. After that, unlock TV Remote Pro once to keep using the app. It’s a one-time purchase, not a subscription, and includes widgets, unlimited TVs, the Apple Watch app, custom quick apps and the classic D-pad. PRIVACY No account, no ads, no tracking. Everything stays on your device and your home network. Your iPhone and TV need to be on the same Wi‑Fi network. TV Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with any TV manufacturer.

Screenshots

TVDeck4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVDeck at none against TV Remote's 2. TV Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TVDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TVDeck ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
TVDeck versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVDeckTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuliang County Xishang Fufeng Network Information Technology Co., LtdMARTIN HAKAN DANIEL GRYDEN

In-app purchases

None

TVDeck

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote

One-time2
  • Pro Free Trial (14 days)Free
  • TV Remote Pro$5.99

Questions

Is TVDeck free?
TVDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TVDeck or TV Remote have ads?
Neither TVDeck nor TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TVDeck or TV Remote?
TVDeck ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote fortnightly. Most recently, TVDeck was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 24, 2026.

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