Comparison

TV Assist vs G

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

Head to head
About

TV Assist

Stream photos, videos, and music from your device to DLNA-compatible TVs and other devices. Share media with friends and family, or receive content from other DLNA devices. Offers interactive drawing and recording features.

Highlights
  • Cast photos, videos, and music to DLNA devices
  • Browse and play media from other DLNA devices
  • Receive media streams from other DLNA devices
  • Interactive drawing on TV screen
  • Record and stream video/audio directly to TV
  • Upload files to device for playback
Features
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Play photos, videos, and music from your iPhone/iPad to DLNA-compatible devices such as smart TVs, AV systems, speakers, PCs, and other mobile devices. Easy to use - Just pick your media and tap to play, only one single step to play it on your TV! Anytime, anywhere, across devices - Enjoy sharing photos, videos, and music with friends and family. Stream content to a nearby TV or other devices for everyone to view or listen together. TV Assist also lets you browse media on other DLNA devices and play them directly on your iPhone/iPad or another compatible device. Getting photos, videos and music from friends is easy - Use TV Assist as a media receiver (renderer) to accept media streamed from other DLNA devices (e.g., another iPhone/iPad running TV Assist). Key Features: - Display photos on other devices in multiple sizes for the best viewing experience; - Play videos on other devices in all supported qualities; - Play music on other devices with metadata; - Detect and play media content from web pages; - Access and play media files stored on other DLNA devices; - Upload files to your iPhone/iPad and play them; - Draw on your TV screen interactively; - Record videos or audio and stream them directly to TV; - Work as a renderer: Receive media from other DLNA devices; - Work as a server: Share your device's media with other DLNA devices. Supported Devices: - TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, Philips, Thomson and many others; - AV systems from DENON, Onkyo, Marantz, Bose, Pioneer and many others; - Game consoles such as Xbox 360, PlayStation 3; - Media Players: Apple TV, Sony Blu-ray players, TV boxes and others; - PCs/Mac: Twonky, Windows Media Player, Plex, and others; - All DLNA/UPnP-certified devices. Important Notes: - TV Assist relies on DLNA technology and requires a WiFi connection; - Ensure your TV/device is DLNA-compatible and connected to the same local network; - Some iPhone/iPad media formats may not be supported by your TV/device; - TV Assist cannot access media from other iOS apps (e.g., the native Videos app). Upload files to TV Assist for playback.

About

G

Control your Set Top Box (STB) remotely from your mobile device. Manage channels, use a virtual remote, and access the electronic program guide. Adjust STB settings like sleep timers and parental controls.

Highlights
  • Search and switch STB channels
  • Edit channels (move, rename, delete, lock, favorite, sort)
  • Watch STB channels on mobile
  • View Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
  • Virtual remote control interface
  • Add/edit/delete STB timers
  • Change STB settings
Features
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This APP is a client program for STB(Set Top Box) which can support G-MScreen,it works with STB through internet. Main Function: 1.Search/Switch channels from STB 2.Edit Channels from STB, including move,rename,delete,lock,set favorite,sort. 3.Watching Channles from STB by mobile device with this APP installed. 4.Checking channles EPG(Electronic Program Guide). 5.Virtual Remote Control interface,including buttons and touch board. 6.Adding/Editing/Deleting STB timer 7.Change the setting of STB,inculding sleep timer,parental control,password,screen lock/unlock,power on/off,factory default.

Screenshots

TV Assist4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Assist at 4.3 against G's 3.4. TV Assist also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 30%) and ratings volume (10K vs 242). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 Assist sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Assist holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Assist has 10K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TV Assist's written reviews are positive against 30% of G's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, G every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
TV Assist versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV AssistG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10K ratings) — better3.4 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better29.6% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better242
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB93 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer俊红 柴日昕 白

Customer experience

TV Assist

All ratings10,106 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews747 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative27.7%

G

All ratings239 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive29.6%
Neutral12.7%
Negative57.7%

User reviews

TV Assist

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Works well
  • 💡 Useful for sharing photos/videos on TV
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 💸 Too many ads
  • 🔒 Unreliable connection

G

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Effective remote control functionality
  • 🎯 Works well when properly connected
  • ⭐ Game-changing app for eliminating physical remotes
  • 🔧 Improved stability in recent versions
  • 📱 Useful for STB device management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection failures to receiver
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow channel loading times
  • ❌ App crashes and freezes regularly
  • 🔌 Poor iOS compatibility (especially iOS 13+)
  • 📊 Cannot display large channel lists (500+ channels)

Bugs and requests

TV Assist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Fails to detect TV
  • Incorrect video orientation
  • Freezes during use
  • Loses connection randomly
  • Incompatible with latest iOS version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for more file formats
  • Ability to cast browser content
  • Improved video playback controls
  • Slideshow functionality
  • Compatibility with more devices

G

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Cannot connect to receiver after updates
  • App stuck on 'Getting Channel' screen
  • App crashes on iPhone 6, 6s, and SE models
  • Connection hangs indefinitely
  • Channel list fails to load or display
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  • Search functionality not working properly
  • Cannot manage or select channels
  • AAC audio format not working
  • App crashes with version 3.4+
  • iOS 13 compatibility issues causing connection failures
  • Auto-discovery of STB devices failing
  • Battery drain from continuous connection attempts
  • App becomes unresponsive and requires force close

Requested features

10 requests
  • Audio change control on remote
  • Screen mirroring capability
  • Direct channel streaming to mobile device
  • Satellite selection button
  • Language preference settings
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  • Manual channel refresh option
  • Channel list caching to prevent reloading
  • Screen recording feature
  • Remote control support for iOS 13+
  • Support for additional receiver models (SR-X1 Pro, etc.)

In-app purchases

7 purchases

TV Assist

One-time7
  • Unlimited Photos$0.99
  • Unlimited Videos$0.99
  • Unlimited Music$0.99
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  • Online Media Pack$0.99
  • Basic Features$1.99
  • Advanced Features$1.99
  • Full Version$2.99
None

G

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Assist free?
TV Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Assist or G?
TV Assist is rated higher. TV Assist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while G averages 3.4 from 242 ratings.
Do TV Assist or G have ads?
TV Assist shows ads; G does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Assist or G?
TV Assist ships an update every 3 weeks, and G every 3 months. Most recently, TV Assist was updated on September 25, 2026 and G on September 16, 2026.

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