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Smart TV Remote vs Haplo

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Smart TV Remote compared with Haplo
DetailSmart TV Remote logo Smart TV RemoteHaplo logo Haplo
What it doesTurn your iPhone into a TCL TV remote over Wi-Fi Native apps for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2021
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: core remote controls, automatic TV discovery, one paired TV. Pro Weekly: from $4.99/week - everything in Free plus keyboard search, app shortcuts, unlimited paired TVs. Pro Yearly: from $9.99/year - everything in Pro Weekly at best price per month. Cinder: $2.99/mo or $17.99/year or $30 once; Bilbo: $2.99/mo or $17.99/year or $30 once; Haplo AI: $5.99 once; Barrier: Free ad-supported; ShipHappens: $19.99/mo or $59.99/year or $7.99/week or $79.99 once; Haplo AI Investing: $4.99/mo or $44.99/year or $259.99 once; Markdown2PDF: $1.99 once; EasyLo
Key features
  • Remote for TCL smart TVs over Wi-Fi
  • Directional pad and OK button
  • Volume and mute controls
  • Playback transport controls
  • iPhone keyboard for TV search
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Support for TCL, Roku TV, Google TV, Android TV, and Fire TV
  • App launcher shortcuts for streaming services
  • High-contrast layout for dark rooms
  • Offline AI chat and image generation with multiple language models
  • Workout tracking with 3D muscle mapping and AI insights
  • Day-by-day trip planning with routes and opening hours
  • Screen time blocking using Apple's Screen Time API
  • App Store release automation for Mac
  • Stock technical analysis with on-device scoring
  • Markdown to PDF conversion with code highlighting
  • Grid-based minimalist logo maker
  • Image annotation with bounding boxes and CSV export
  • Health syncing with Apple Health
What makes it different
  • Works over Wi-Fi without infrared or line-of-sight aiming
  • One app controls all four TV systems TCL ships
  • Full keyboard search instead of arrow-key pecking
  • Automatic TV discovery with no pairing codes or dongles
  • No account creation or ads required
  • All data stays on device with no account required for most apps
  • One-time purchase options instead of mandatory subscriptions
  • Native Swift apps built specifically for each platform
  • Fast direct support with replies usually within a day
  • Offline-first design allows apps to work without internet connection
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check28 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)34
Citation Flow (Majestic)1924
Referring domains (Majestic)321

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