# TV Remote ‣ vs Remote Control for TV Stick

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote ‣ | Remote Control for TV Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213/reviews) | **[4.5 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **69.5% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kraus und Karnath GbR 2Kit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/477998014) | [BLASTLY, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681477958) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote ‣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id878640213)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Edition | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects instantly
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Loses connection frequently
- 🔋 Volume buttons don't work
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some devices
- 🐛 Requires frequent reconnection
- 🐛 Unstable connection

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to some devices
- Disconnects randomly during use
- Unresponsive buttons

**Requested features**

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


### Remote Control for TV Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-stick/id6499496818)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Control: Smart Remote App | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fire Remote Annual Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime Offer | $37.99 | one-time |
| Remote Stick - Lifetime | $43.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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