# Phil vs Dynalite Control

The clearest difference is rating: Dynalite Control at 5.0 against Phil's 3.1. Dynalite Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Phil's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phil sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dynalite Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dynalite Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phil has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 17% positive.

Phil ships an update every 4 months, Dynalite Control every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phil | Dynalite Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-tv-remote/id876814361/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynalite-control/id1339712617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **17.0% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 157 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) | [Signify Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009) |

## What reviewers say

### Phil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phil-tv-remote/id876814361)

Control your Philips Smart TV with your iPhone or iPad. This virtual remote offers realistic design and access to essential functions like volume, channel, navigation, and playback controls. Requires your device to be on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV.

**Highlights:** Volume control, Channel selection, Navigation pad, Video playback controls, Menu and options access, Power off function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium mode | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium version | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works brilliantly
- 👍 Great alternative with extras

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🔋 Constant ads make it unusable
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🤬 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped working after TV update
- Crashes on newer iOS devices
- Fails to connect to TV

**Requested features**

- No ads option
- Better TV compatibility


### Dynalite Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynalite-control/id1339712617)

Control your Philips Dynalite lighting system from your mobile device. Manage scenes, adjust individual channels, and set up automated schedules with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Scene management, Individual channel control, Schedule application, Intuitive user interface, Residential and commercial use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phil free?

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

### Is Dynalite Control free?

Dynalite Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phil or Dynalite Control?

Dynalite Control is rated higher. Phil averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Dynalite Control averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Phil or Dynalite Control have ads?

Phil shows ads; Dynalite Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phil or Dynalite Control?

Phil ships an update every 4 months, and Dynalite Control every 3 months. Most recently, Phil was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dynalite Control on October 23, 2026.

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