Network Boss vs TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Network Boss
Manage and schedule Wi-Fi access for family members' devices. Assign devices to individuals and set online time limits according to household rules.
- Assign devices to family members
- Schedule Wi-Fi access hours
- Control online time limits
- Manage family device access
- Enforce house rules for internet use
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Perfect app for parents who need to control the amount of online hours for their young ones. Assign all the online devices to the different family members, and schedule their wifi access hours in accordance with house rules.
TV Remote
Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control your Smart TV, change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus over Wi-Fi. Enjoy a streamlined and reliable experience without needing multiple physical remotes.
- Control Smart TVs from phone
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Channel and volume control
- Menu navigation
- Intuitive remote layout
- Lightweight and fast
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Lost the remote again? Your phone can control your TV in under a minute — no extra hardware, no cables, no pairing codes. Dead batteries, a remote buried in the sofa, four clickers on the coffee table and none of them the right one. Smart Remote replaces all of it with the device already in your hand. HOW IT WORKS 1. Put your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network 2. Open Smart Remote and tap your TV when it appears 3. That's it — full control, straight from your screen WHAT YOU CAN DO - Power on and off without getting up - Change channels and switch inputs instantly - Adjust volume or mute with one tap - Navigate menus and apps with a familiar D-pad - Type in search boxes with your phone keyboard instead of pecking out letters one arrow at a time BUILT TO BE FASTER THAN THE REAL REMOTE Smart Remote opens and connects in seconds. No account, no sign-up, no setup wizard. Launch it, tap, done — because an app that takes longer than finding the remote isn't worth keeping. WHY PEOPLE KEEP IT INSTALLED - One app for every TV in the house - Nothing to buy, plug in, or charge - Works just as well in a hotel room as it does at home - Controls streaming boxes and sticks, not just televisions COMPATIBILITY Works with most Wi-Fi enabled Smart TVs and streaming devices. If your TV connects to your home network, Smart Remote can most likely control it. A NOTE ON INDEPENDENCE Smart Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any television manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Stop hunting for the clicker. Download Smart Remote and take control. Terms of Use: https://obsidian-tin-ee3.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-2e409a72d7508087926ef05141d232bb Privacy Policy: https://obsidian-tin-ee3.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2e409a72d7508057ba12d0ca2708f2b4?pvs=73
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 5.0 against Network Boss's 2.3. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Network Boss's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.
Network Boss ships an update every 3 months, TV Remote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Boss | TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hippovibe BVBA | Pinki . |
Customer experience
Network Boss
TV Remote
In-app purchases
Network Boss
No in-app purchases
TV Remote
No in-app purchases
