Comparison

Phil vs WhichStats

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

WhichStats

Features
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Choose the correct statistical test for your data. WhichStats guides you to the right test so you can analyse your data with confidence. Answer simple questions about your study design, variables, and goals, and get a tailored recommendation—with assumptions, what to report, and what to do if assumptions fail. Guided wizard Step through a short decision tree: describe your outcome (continuous, binary, count, etc.), number of groups, whether data are paired or independent, and your goal (compare groups, predict, survival, agreement, and more). The app recommends a test and explains why it fits. Clear, practical recommendations Each recommendation includes: • The suggested test • Key assumptions to check • What to report (e.g. effect sizes, CIs) • Suggested plots • What to do if assumptions are violated Explore tests Browse and filter tests by goal and variable type. Tap any test for a summary of typical use, assumptions, reporting tips, and suggested plots. Glossary Look up terms (e.g. normal distribution, p-value, confidence interval, logistic regression, survival analysis) with short definitions and real-world examples from lab and clinical research. Pro Unlock the full report (what to report, suggested plots, alternatives), decision path, and extra guidance on effect size, post-hoc tests, and multiple testing. Free tier still gives you the recommended test name and assumptions. Whether you’re running a t-test, ANOVA, regression, or survival analysis, WhichStats helps you choose and report the right test. For Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Phil4 screens
WhichStats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhichStats at none against Phil's shown. WhichStats also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Phil sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and WhichStats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phil ships an update every 4 months, WhichStats every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phil versus WhichStats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilWhichStats
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryohan teixeiraBezaleel Mambwe

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

WhichStats

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
2 purchases

WhichStats

Subscriptions2
  • WhichStats Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • WhichStats Pro Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Phil free?
Phil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhichStats free?
WhichStats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phil or WhichStats have ads?
Phil shows ads; WhichStats does not.
Which is updated more often, Phil or WhichStats?
Phil ships an update every 4 months, and WhichStats every 3 months. Most recently, Phil was updated on September 26, 2026 and WhichStats on September 20, 2026.

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