Comparison

TV Remote ‣ vs Remote Control for TV Stick

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote ‣

Control your Samsung, Roku, or Fire TV with your iPhone or iPad. Offers broad compatibility with various TV models and streaming players. Features dark/light mode and 24/7 support.

Highlights
  • Samsung TV control
  • Roku streaming player control
  • Fire TV control
  • Wide model compatibility
  • Dark and light mode
  • 24/7 support chat
Features
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Control your Samsung TV, Roku or Fire TV straight from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. * Supported Samsung TVs: All TVs from 2010-2013 & 2016 - 2023. * Supported Tizen TVs: TVs made by Akai, Bauhn, Linsar, Tempo, RCA, Vispera, HKC, Sunny, Axen, Atmaca. * Supported Roku TVs: Hisense, Sharp, TCL, Insignia, Hitachi, Philips, Element, JVC, Hisense, RCA. * Supported Roku Streaming Players: Roku Stick, Roku Express, Roku Premiere, Roku Ultra, Roku Soundbar, Roku Streambar, Now TV Stick & Box, Sky Ticket Stick, Telstra TV Box, Roku 1-4 and legacy models. * Supported TVs with FireOS: AmazonBasics HD/FHD, AmazonBasics 4K, Element 4K, Insignia HD, Insignia 4K, Toshiba 4K, Insignia/Toshiba 4K UHD, JVC 2K, JVC 4K, Grundig Vision 6 HD, Grundig Vision 7 4K, Grundig OLED 4K, Onida HD, Onida FHD, ok 4K. * Supported Amazon Fire TV Streaming Players: Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Gen 1-3, Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Gen 1-3, Fire TV Cube Gen 1 & 2. * No hidden subscriptions * Supports dark and light mode for iOS 13+ devices. * 24/7 Support Chat * Your iPhone, iPad or iPod and your smart TV device must be connected to the same wifi to enable Samsung TV, Roku or Fire TV Remote Control. Please do not use VPN, Proxy, VLANS and Subnets. If you like the app and our constant work on it, please give the app a positive rating on the App Store. Many thanks in advance from the development & support team This app is brought to you by the developers of Video & TV Cast, the #1 video casting app in the world with more than 100.000.000 downloads across all platforms and devices. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with Samsung, Roku, Amazon Fire TV or any other trademark mentioned here. ROKU, the ROKU Logo, STREAMING STICK, ROKU TV, ROKU POWERED, the ROKU POWERED Logo, ROKU READY, the ROKU READY Logo, "STOP DREAMING. START STREAMING.", "HAPPY STREAMING", "THERE'S A TON OF ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS LITTLE BOX," and "NOW THIS IS TV" are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Roku, Inc. in the United States and other countries.  This app is not affiliated with Amazon or any other trademark mentioned here. This app was not created or endorsed by Amazon.

About

Remote Control for TV Stick

Transform your phone into a TV remote for seamless entertainment control. Easily connect to your TV Stick and streaming devices with intuitive swipe controls and a built-in keyboard for quick searches. Launch apps instantly and navigate with precision.

Highlights
  • Phone as TV remote
  • Easy Wi-Fi connection
  • Swipe-based touch controls
  • Simplified text input keyboard
  • Instant app launching
  • Precise touchpad navigation
Features
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Transform your phone into a versatile remote with Remote Control for TV Stick, turning entertainment control into a seamless experience. Connect easily with your TV Stick and other streaming devices using our user-friendly swipe-based touch controls, as long as your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. Why Choose Us: - Simplified Text Input: Ditch cumbersome on-screen typing with our integrated keyboard, making searches fast and straightforward. - Instant Access: Launch your favorite apps and channels instantly with a single tap, cutting down on unnecessary navigation. - Intuitive Design: Navigate effortlessly with an interface designed for ease, making each interaction simple and smooth. - Accurate Control: Our spacious touchpad allows you to navigate menus with precision, offering an easy command over your content. Say goodbye to the frustration of lost remotes or dead batteries. Enhance your TV viewing with complete control. Subscription Details: Gain full access through a convenient auto-renewable subscription. Charges are applied to your iTunes account upon purchase and renew automatically on a weekly or yearly basis unless canceled 24 hours before the period ends. Adjust subscriptions anytime in your account settings. Select from weekly or annual plans with regional pricing variations. Cancel free trials at least 24 hours before they end to avoid charges. Note that any unused trial period is forfeited upon subscription. Downloading and using this app signifies acceptance of our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and EULA. Terms of Use: https://blastly.es/legal.php?app_id=12&doc=terms Privacy Policy: https://blastly.es/legal.php?app_id=12&doc=privacy EULA: https://blastly.es/legal.php?app_id=12&doc=eula For inquiries, contact support@blastlystudio.com DISCLAIMER Remote Control for TV Stick is a standalone product, unaffiliated with or endorsed by Amazon.

Screenshots

TV Remote ‣4 screens
Remote Control for TV Stick4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote ‣ and Remote Control for TV Stick both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of TV Remote ‣'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote Control for TV Stick's. TV Remote ‣ also leads on ratings volume (8.9K vs 46) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Remote Control for TV Stick's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Remote ‣ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for TV Stick sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TV Remote ‣ against 4.5 for Remote Control for TV Stick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote ‣ has 8.9K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of TV Remote ‣'s written reviews are positive against 6% of Remote Control for TV Stick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, Remote Control for TV Stick fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TV Remote ‣ versus Remote Control for TV Stick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ‣Remote Control for TV Stick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8.9K ratings)4.5 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.5% of reviews — better6.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8.9K — better46
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit ConsultingBLASTLY, S.L.

Customer experience

TV Remote ‣

All ratings8,795 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive69.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative26.4%

Remote Control for TV Stick

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.8%

Bugs and requests

TV Remote ‣

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fails to connect to some devices
  • Disconnects randomly during use
  • Unresponsive buttons

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add volume control buttons
  • Improve connection stability
  • Support for more device types
  • Ability to power on/off TV

Remote Control for TV Stick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote ‣

One-time1
  • Premium Edition$9.99
6 purchases

Remote Control for TV Stick

Subscriptions4
  • TV Control: Smart Remote App3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Fire Remote Annual Offer$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium Annual$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remote Stick - Lifetime Offer$37.99
  • Remote Stick - Lifetime$43.99

Questions

Is TV Remote ‣ free?
TV Remote ‣ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for TV Stick free?
Remote Control for TV Stick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote ‣ or Remote Control for TV Stick?
Remote Control for TV Stick is rated higher. TV Remote ‣ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Remote Control for TV Stick averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do TV Remote ‣ or Remote Control for TV Stick have ads?
TV Remote ‣ shows ads; Remote Control for TV Stick does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote ‣ or Remote Control for TV Stick?
TV Remote ‣ ships an update monthly, and Remote Control for TV Stick fortnightly. Most recently, TV Remote ‣ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote Control for TV Stick on November 4, 2026.

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