# CentroControl vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.7 against CentroControl's 3.8. TV Remote also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and ratings volume (15K vs 14). CentroControl's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CentroControl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 15K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of CentroControl's written reviews are positive against 93% of TV Remote's.

CentroControl ships an update every 3 months, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CentroControl | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centrocontrol/id789780943/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Demopad Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/390513405) | [君瑛 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541563673) |

## What reviewers say

### CentroControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centrocontrol/id789780943)

This app allows you to control various IP-enabled home devices, from lighting and heating to AV systems and cameras. It requires some technical setup using PC software or a pre-defined project. Customize your interface and create custom menus for commands.

**Highlights:** Control IP-enabled devices, Customizable user interface, Apple Watch menu structure, Supports HDMI matrices, AV receivers, lighting systems, and IP cameras, Two-way feedback for devices, Requires PC software for setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Allow Multiple 3rd Party Devices | $149.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control multiple devices, navigate with a touchpad, and use smart text input for searches. Enjoy quick app access and full playback control from your wrist or phone.

**Highlights:** Multi-device control, Smart Wi-Fi detection and pairing, Touchpad navigation, Smart text and voice input, Apple Watch control, One-tap app launching, Full playback control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Croissant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well even when remote is lost
- 👍 Convenient remote control on phone
- 🔒 Connects easily to TV
- 💡 Useful backup remote option
- 👍 Free to use all features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💸 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔍 Difficulty switching between TVs

**Reported bugs**

- Volume controls not working for some users
- App crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Fire TV remote
- Improve TV switching functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CentroControl free?

CentroControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CentroControl or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. CentroControl averages 3.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do CentroControl or TV Remote have ads?

Neither CentroControl nor TV Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CentroControl or TV Remote?

CentroControl ships an update every 3 months, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, CentroControl was updated on October 13, 2026 and TV Remote on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*