Control your smart TV with your smartphone or tablet instead of using a physical remote
Native apps for iPhone, Mac and Apple Watch
Stage
Established
Established
Founded
2010
2021
Based in
DE
US
Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Free with optional one-time premium upgrade for ad removal and extra features
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
Control multiple TV brands including Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV and VIZIO
Change channels, adjust volume and navigate menus
Search for content using phone keyboard
Control multiple devices from a single app
Works on iOS, Android, Huawei and Amazon devices
Access channel guides and app shortcuts
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
No subscriptions required - one-time payment for premium features instead of recurring fees
Works with TV models from 2013 onwards and many older models
Backup solution when original remote breaks or gets lost
Built by experienced developers in Germany since 2010
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
TV Remote App
Haplo