# ALC Observer vs ONN TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ONN TV Remote at 67% against ALC Observer's 0%. ONN TV Remote also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (2K vs 18). ALC Observer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ONN TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ALC Observer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ONN TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ONN TV Remote has 2K ratings behind it against 18, 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 67% of ONN TV Remote's.

ALC Observer ships an update monthly, ONN TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALC Observer | ONN TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alc-observer/id911841854/reviews) | **[3.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote/id6502992988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#206** |
| Size | 52 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/999731327) | [Ihsan Ullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488089071) |

## 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


### ONN TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onn-tv-remote/id6502992988)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your ONN TV with your smartphone. Stream, search, adjust volume, and navigate settings effortlessly over your WiFi network. Enjoy a seamless TV experience without the need for a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV control, WiFi network connection, Voice search, Volume adjustment, Power On/Off, Channel navigation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Free Trail | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Ad Free Version | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Ads Free Version | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Ads Free Version | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Full Screen Ads | $29.99 | one-time |
| Remove All ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly responsive and fast
- 👍 Simple and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 No connectivity issues
- 👍 Quick and easy setup
- 🚀 Smooth and reliable functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Showed devices but would not work
- 🔋 Too many ads interrupting the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps refreshing and unable to find TV
- Confusing with too many ads

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable button layout


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALC Observer free?

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

### Is ONN TV Remote free?

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

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

ONN TV Remote is rated higher. ALC Observer averages 1.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while ONN TV Remote averages 3.5 from 2K ratings.

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

ONN TV Remote shows ads; ALC Observer does not.

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

ALC Observer ships an update monthly, and ONN TV Remote every 2 weeks. Most recently, ALC Observer was updated on October 24, 2026 and ONN TV Remote on October 28, 2026.

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