Comparison

RemoteMaster vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

RemoteMaster

Transform your phone into a universal remote control for a vast array of devices. Control TVs, air conditioners, sound systems, and more with support for over 6,000 brands and 200,000 devices. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for iPhone users.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Supports 6000+ brands
  • Supports 200,000+ devices
  • Controls 14 device types
  • Requires audio-to-IR accessory
Features
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**Important** To use all features on this App. You need an audio-to-ir accessory. Because there’s no IR blaster built-in iPhone, so it’s necessary to buy an audio-to-ir accessory or YKK IR on our official website. Remote Controller: Support more than 6000 brands. Support more than 200,000 devices. 14 types of devices to control. Including STB, TV, A/C, DVD, Projector, Internet Box, Fan, Light, Sound, Sweeper, Air purifier, Camera, Foot-bath and Car audio.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control multiple devices, navigate with a touchpad, and use smart text input for searches. Enjoy quick app access and full playback control from your wrist or phone.

Highlights
  • Multi-device control
  • Smart Wi-Fi detection and pairing
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Smart text and voice input
  • Apple Watch control
  • One-tap app launching
  • Full playback control
Features
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TV Remote: Control Smart TV transforms your iPhone into a powerful universal remote, allowing you to effortlessly control a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices. No more juggling multiple physical remotes – one app is all you need to manage all your streaming equipment. ## KEY FEATURES ### Multi-Device Control Supports a full range of mainstream streaming devices and smart TVs, with more compatible devices coming soon. ### Smart Detection Auto-discovers all compatible devices on your home Wi-Fi network. Instant pairing is available with no complicated setup steps. ### Multi-Room Management Switch seamlessly between devices in different rooms. You can instantly control streaming devices in the living room and smart TVs in the bedroom with just one tap. ### Touch Interface A large, responsive touchpad provides precise navigation. Enjoy smooth scrolling and quick launching of various video and audio apps. ### Smart Text Input Type with your iOS keyboard or issue voice commands – ideal for content searches and account logins. ### Apple Watch Support Take control of your devices right from your wrist. Adjust volume, navigate menus, and play/pause content effortlessly via Apple Watch. ### Quick App Access One-tap launch for popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and more, instantly starting your viewing experience. ### Full Playback Control Achieve full playback control across all controlled devices, including play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and volume adjustment. ## WHY CHOOSE TV REMOTE: CONTROL SMART TV? This app breaks down ecosystem barriers with a unified interface for cross-platform control. It is fast, reliable, and constantly expanding with new features. Perfect for: • Households with multiple smart devices • Users wanting to replace multiple remote apps with just one • Anyone looking to reduce clutter from physical remotes • Cord-cutters seeking simplified control over their streaming setup ## COMPATIBILITY • Mainstream streaming devices • Smart TVs of various brands • iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ## REQUIREMENTS • Streaming devices connected to your home Wi-Fi • iPhone/iPad on the same Wi-Fi network as the controlled devices ## MEMBERSHIP (Optional) • Monthly: $1.99/month • Annual: $9.99/year Premium Benefits: Ad-free experience and priority customer support. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription via App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105273-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105637-terms-of-use Disclaimer: Funnstudio is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any device manufacturers. TV Remote: Control Smart TV is third-party software and not an official product of any device brand. Download TV Remote: Control Smart TV now for true universal control of your smart entertainment devices!

Screenshots

RemoteMaster4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 93% against RemoteMaster's 14%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (15K vs 79). RemoteMaster's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RemoteMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 15K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of RemoteMaster's written reviews are positive against 93% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemoteMaster versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteMasterTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (79 ratings)4.7 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.4% of reviews92.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7915K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Yaokan Technology Co., Ltd.君瑛 高

Customer experience

RemoteMaster

All ratings79 ratings
Positive36.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative51.9%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive14.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative80.8%

TV Remote

All ratings15,449 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%

User reviews

RemoteMaster

From 79 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works with IR blaster
  • 👍 Supports many IR remotes
  • 👍 Good UI design
  • 👍 Works with DIY IR blaster
  • 👍 Easy to use with adapter

Room to improve

  • 👎 Requires purchase of accessory
  • 👎 Not working for many users
  • 👎 App is in Chinese
  • 👎 Useless without IR hardware
  • 👎 Confusing to use

TV Remote

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well even when remote is lost
  • 👍 Convenient remote control on phone
  • 🔒 Connects easily to TV
  • 💡 Useful backup remote option
  • 👍 Free to use all features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Difficulty switching between TVs

Bugs and requests

RemoteMaster

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes
  • App not launching
  • Cannot rename devices
  • Device not found
  • Request timeout
Show 3 more
  • iPhone Xs upside down issue
  • App stuck in headphone mode
  • App leaves something on phone (virus?)

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add English language
  • Add Russian language
  • Add support for more idioms
  • Improve device compatibility
  • Add offline control functionality
Show 3 more
  • Update for iPhone Xs upside down issue
  • Add ability to save devices
  • Improve grammar and phrasing

TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Volume controls not working for some users
  • App crashing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Fire TV remote
  • Improve TV switching functionality
  • Reduce ad frequency

In-app purchases

None

RemoteMaster

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly2 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Croissant$1.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Pizza$3.99

Questions

Is RemoteMaster free?
RemoteMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RemoteMaster or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. RemoteMaster averages 2.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.
Do RemoteMaster or TV Remote have ads?
Neither RemoteMaster nor TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteMaster or TV Remote?
RemoteMaster ships an update fortnightly, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, RemoteMaster was updated on November 1, 2026 and TV Remote on November 8, 2026.

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