# ALC Observer vs Connect TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Connect TV Remote at 4.6 against ALC Observer's 1.4. Connect TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 17) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). ALC Observer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Connect TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ALC Observer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connect TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect TV Remote has 2.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ALC Observer's written reviews are positive against 9% of Connect TV Remote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALC Observer | Connect TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alc-observer/id911841854/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **8.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#137** |
| Size | 52 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/999731327) | [East End Technologies Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627256488) |

## What reviewers say

### ALC Observer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alc-observer/id911841854)

Monitor your home or loved ones remotely with live video feeds. This app allows for manual or motion-activated recording and playback directly on your device. Receive notifications to stay updated on activity.

**Highlights:** Live video streaming, Motion detection recording, Manual video recording, Video playback, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connect TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-tv-remote/id6474351038)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control all your smart TVs from your phone with this universal remote app. It connects via Wi-Fi and offers features like streaming shortcuts and custom layouts.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Streaming app shortcuts, Customizable remote layouts, Touch navigation, Multi-brand support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $8.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock all features | $11.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $14.95 | per month |
| Unlock all features | $14.95 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Did not work
- 🚫 Terrible
- 🚫 No Switching Back & Forth
- 🚫 Free trial is a lie
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALC Observer free?

ALC Observer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect TV Remote free?

Connect TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ALC Observer or Connect TV Remote?

Connect TV Remote is rated higher. ALC Observer averages 1.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Connect TV Remote averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do ALC Observer or Connect TV Remote have ads?

Neither ALC Observer nor Connect TV Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ALC Observer or Connect TV Remote?

ALC Observer ships an update monthly, and Connect TV Remote monthly. Most recently, ALC Observer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Connect TV Remote on October 19, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*