# Alfred Camera vs TV Remote Controller

The clearest difference is price: Alfred Camera at Free against TV Remote Controller's $0.99. Alfred Camera also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (111K vs 2K). TV Remote Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Alfred Camera is free to download; TV Remote Controller costs $0.99 up front. Alfred Camera sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TV Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Alfred Camera against 4.7 for TV Remote Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alfred Camera has 111K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Alfred Camera's written reviews are positive against 57% of TV Remote Controller's.

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, TV Remote Controller every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alfred Camera | TV Remote Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **111K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #133 | **#96** |
| Size | 165 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alfred Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/633100281) | [Alexey Siginur](https://appshunter.io/developer/628533273) |

## What reviewers say

### Alfred Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfred-camera-home-security/id966460837)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Transform old smartphones into a comprehensive home security system. Monitor live feeds, receive motion alerts, and communicate remotely. Ideal for baby monitoring, pet surveillance, and general home security.

**Highlights:** 24/7 Live Streaming, Smart Intruder Alerts, Low-Light Filter, Walkie-Talkie Functionality, 360 Camera Coverage, Motion Detection Alerts

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alfred Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Standard 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| AlfredCamera Plus 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $23.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $25.49 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| Alfred Premium 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $30.49 | per year |
| AlfredCamera Standard 12 months | $35.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Able to use old phones as cameras
- 🔒 Provides security and peace of mind
- 💡 Useful for monitoring pets and homes
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🔋 Drains battery on camera device
- 🔍 Limited video quality on free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent motion detection
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation changes unexpectedly
- Recorded videos sometimes freeze or have missing footage
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models and networks

**Requested features**

- Add multi-view support
- Improve night vision and low-light performance
- Allow remote reconnection of offline cameras
- Provide more video recording options
- Integrate with smart home devices


### TV Remote Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controller/id1462692186)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Paid · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your LG Smart TV with your phone. This app offers a touch pad, navigation, voice control, and media playback for webOS and Netcast models. Easily switch inputs, launch apps, and even turn your TV on and off.

**Highlights:** webOS and Netcast TV support, Touch, navigation, and number pads, Mouse control, Voice control, Media playback, App launching, Wake on LAN

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🚀 Flawless connectivity
- 💡 Affordable one-time cost
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer LG TVs
- 🐛 Connection failures after updates
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Inability to detect or connect to some LG TVs

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck during connection attempts
- Unexpected app crashes
- Fails to detect LG TV on some networks

**Requested features**

- Add keyboard support
- Implement TV power on/off functionality
- Improve cursor/pointer responsiveness
- Add channel list feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alfred Camera free?

Alfred Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote Controller free?

TV Remote Controller costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alfred Camera or TV Remote Controller?

Alfred Camera is rated higher. Alfred Camera averages 4.8 out of 5 from 111K ratings, while TV Remote Controller averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Alfred Camera or TV Remote Controller have ads?

Alfred Camera shows ads; TV Remote Controller does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alfred Camera or TV Remote Controller?

Alfred Camera ships an update every 6 days, and TV Remote Controller every 5 weeks. Most recently, Alfred Camera was updated on September 24, 2026 and TV Remote Controller on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Alfred Camera or TV Remote Controller?

Alfred Camera currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and TV Remote Controller at #96. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*