# RemoteMaster vs TV Remote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteMaster | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotemaster/id947775284/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 79 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.4% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Yaokan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/473623233) | [君瑛 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541563673) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotemaster/id947775284)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App not launching
- Cannot rename devices
- Device not found
- Request timeout

**Requested features**

- Add English language
- Add Russian language
- Add support for more idioms
- Improve device compatibility
- Add offline control functionality


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-smart-tv/id1598795880)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Croissant | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizza | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Volume controls not working for some users
- App crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Fire TV remote
- Improve TV switching functionality
- Reduce ad frequency


## Frequently asked 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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