Comparison

Remote TV & Casting vs SideKey

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

Head to head
About

Remote TV & Casting

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad. Easily cast photos and videos from your device to the big screen, or mirror your entire screen. Works with a wide range of TV brands and streaming devices.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Screen mirroring
  • Photo and video casting
  • App launching
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Wi-Fi TV power on
Features
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The TV remote you can’t lose. Remote TV finds the TVs on your Wi-Fi in seconds and puts every button you need on the iPhone or iPad already in your hand. Cast photos and videos from your library to the big screen, or mirror your screen with AirPlay. No batteries, no pointing, nothing to plug in. Your device and your TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi. Works with Samsung, LG, Roku, Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Vizio, VIDAA and Xumo TV, including TVs from Sony, TCL, Hisense, Toshiba, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Insignia, onn, Element, Pioneer and Westinghouse that run these systems. What you can do • Find your TV without typing an IP address. Pair once, and Remote TV reconnects the next time you open it. • Power, volume, mute, channels, play and pause, Back, Home and Options. Hold a key and it keeps going. • Steer three ways: arrows with OK in the middle, a touchpad you swipe, or a number pad for channel numbers. • Type with your keyboard to search for a show or enter a password. • Open TV apps in one tap from the Apps tab. • Cast photos and videos from your library to the TV, with nothing to install on the TV. Run a slideshow, or play, pause and skip through a video from your device. • Mirror photos, videos and apps to Apple TV and AirPlay-ready smart TVs with AirPlay screen mirroring, built into iOS and iPadOS. • Turn the TV on over Wi-Fi. Some features depend on your TV: typing, number keys, opening apps and turning the TV on work on models that support them. Casting photos and videos works on most Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, TCL and Vizio TVs. Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Xumo TVs play videos with AirPlay. Some streaming sticks can’t receive casts. Get started 1. Turn on your TV and connect it to the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone or iPad. 2. Open Remote TV, tap Find my TV and allow Local Network access. 3. Pick your TV. The first time, some TVs ask you to select Allow or enter the code shown on screen. Remote TV Pro Remote TV is free to download and lets you try the remote and photo casting first, so you can check that it works with your TV. Remote TV Pro unlocks unlimited remote control, opening TV apps in one tap, casting photos and videos without limits and AirPlay screen mirroring. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription (some plans start with a free trial), or pay once for Lifetime. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple Account settings. No account. No ads. Terms of Use: https://techsmart.bio/remote-tv-casting/remote-tv-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://techsmart.bio/remote-tv-casting/remote-tv-privacy-policy.html

About

SideKey

Features
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Make your Action Button do more. Sidekey brings your favorite tools and shortcuts into one personal launcher. Press and hold your iPhone Action Button, choose an action, and get on with your day. YOUR BUTTON, YOUR WAY Choose your actions, personalize their names and colors, and arrange them in the order you want. Everyday, Work and Unwind profiles are included for free. Switch between them whenever your routine changes. USEFUL TOOLS, INCLUDED FOR FREE Capture a quick note before the thought disappears. Start a focus timer, take a guided breathing break, use the flashlight, or check copied text. Take photos and videos with Pocket camera. Record, play and share voice notes. Scan multiple pages into a shareable PDF. Keep a favorite website or Maps destination within easy reach. Connect your own Apple shortcuts to open apps, play playlists, set a Focus mode, create reminders and more. Simple recipes explain how to build each shortcut and connect it to Sidekey. GET MORE WITH SIDEKEY+ Private camera Keep personal photos and videos in a locked library inside Sidekey. Unlock with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode. Captures stay out of Photos unless you choose to export them. View, share or delete them while your SideKey+ access is active. Find my car Save your parking spot, add a garage or parking note, and get walking directions back through Apple Maps. Make a QR Turn a link or text into a QR code. Show it across the table or share it without asking anyone to type. Say it big Display a large message across your screen when a noisy room makes talking difficult. Custom profiles Create your own profiles for travel, work, weekends or any routine. Give each profile its own selection of actions and switch when you need a different menu. EASY FROM THE FIRST PRESS The built-in guide walks you through Settings, Action Button and Shortcut selection. Choose Open Launcher for your personal menu, or create a shortcut with Open a Sidekey Tool to open a supported tool directly. You can also set up Siri, Back Tap, a Home Screen shortcut or a Shortcuts widget. Interactive 3D illustrations help you explore the button and understand setup. ABOUT PRIVATE CAMERA You start each capture with visible camera controls. The private library locks when the app enters the background. Private captures are excluded from device backups. Export anything you want to keep before deleting the app or allowing SideKey+ access to end. Subscription expiry does not automatically delete saved captures, but access to the library requires an active subscription. The physical Action Button requires a compatible iPhone and setup in Settings. Some tools require permissions, and some actions require shortcuts you create in Apple Shortcuts. Your iPhone may need to be unlocked. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1HQ0nYFtQ-lgMwXFpBDjSVkpBFgQ7CUhbKsvGVnicE/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HZq2AED1FPq3ou1c1bIO_z6jR0lIPrYYBXl_-8M9Pbc/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Remote TV & Casting4 screens
SideKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote TV & Casting and SideKey are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Remote TV & Casting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and SideKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote TV & Casting versus SideKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TV & CastingSideKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPro App Company LimitedAhmet Giray Ucar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote TV & Casting

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

SideKey

Subscriptions2
  • SideKey+ Weekly$3.997 Days
  • SideKey+ Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote TV & Casting free?
Remote TV & Casting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SideKey free?
SideKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote TV & Casting or SideKey have ads?
Neither Remote TV & Casting nor SideKey shows ads.

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