Comparison

Phil vs EasyLink

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

Head to head
About

Phil

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
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PhilRemote is a virtual remote control that allows you to control your Philips television. The application works on all TVs equipped with "Smart TV" technology and connected to your (WiFi or Ethernet) network. To use this Philips remote control, your iPhone/iPad must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV. Detection of your TV will be automatic. With a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily. We have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below: -Change the volume -Change the channel number -Use navigation pad -Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) -Menu, Options, Info, Tools -Power off If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. For any comments or questions write us at the following address: contact@nstx.io DISCLAIMER PhilRemote is neither an official Philips product, nor are we affiliated with the Philips company. SUBSCRIPTION: We offer auto-renewing subscription: - Length: Weekly / Monthly / Yearly - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access the Premium features of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your Apple account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 for more information on how to proceed. - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your Apple Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy : https://nstx.io/Phil/Phil_privacy.html Terms of Use : https://nstx.io/Phil/Phil_terms.html

About

EasyLink

Features
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Connect Your Meters and Devices: Effortlessly connect your electric meter to monitor energy usage in your home or office. Track your PV generation, EV charger consumption, and overall energy usage with ease. Understand Your Energy Consumption: Gain comprehensive insights into your electricity usage. Discover the standby consumption of your devices and monitor your solar surplus with the EasyLink. Know exactly how much energy you are using for cooking, showering, and other activities. Live and Historical Data: View real-time energy consumption or delve into detailed historical graphs. See the immediate impact of turning on a device and become your own energy expert by comparing data across days, weeks, and months. Analyse your energy patterns and make informed decisions to optimise your consumption. Monitor Costs: Keep an eye on your costs and track your spending. Access multiple years of storage for thorough comparisons across seasons and years, helping you manage and reduce your energy expenses effectively.

Screenshots

Phil4 screens
EasyLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EasyLink at none against Phil's 4. EasyLink also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support 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. Phil sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. EasyLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phil versus EasyLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilEasyLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiracThings Limited

Bugs and requests

Phil

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stopped working after TV update
  • Crashes on newer iOS devices
  • Fails to connect to TV

Requested features

2 requests
  • No ads option
  • Better TV compatibility

EasyLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Phil

Subscriptions3
  • Pro mode$4.997 Days
  • Premium mode$9.991 Month
  • Premium version$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99
None

EasyLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phil free?
Phil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyLink free?
EasyLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phil or EasyLink have ads?
Phil shows ads; EasyLink does not.
Which is updated more often, Phil or EasyLink?
Phil ships an update every 4 months, and EasyLink every 4 months. Most recently, Phil was updated on October 22, 2026 and EasyLink on October 3, 2026.

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