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TV Remote App vs TermRover

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TV Remote App compared with TermRover
DetailTV Remote App logo TV Remote AppTermRover logo TermRover
What it doesControl your smart TV with your smartphone or tablet instead of using a physical remote Native SSH and Mosh terminal optimized for tmux on mobile phones
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2010 Not given
Based inDE Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree with optional one-time premium upgrade for ad removal and extra features Free: SSH, tmux, Mosh, unlimited saved hosts, phone-friendly terminal controls, daily allowance for voice and image attachments, one active port forward. TermRover Pro: available yearly or as a lifetime purchase, unlimited voice and image attachments, unlimited port forwards, all themes unlocked.
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
  • One-tap tmux prefix actions
  • Natural scrolling with visual mouse mode indicator
  • Browser-style tabs for multiple sessions
  • Voice input and dictation
  • Screenshot annotation for coding agents
  • SSH jump host support
  • Tailscale keyless SSH integration
  • SFTP file browser
  • Port forwarding with built-in browser
  • Coding agent integration
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
  • Designed specifically for tmux workflow on phones with one-tap controls
  • Works on both iOS and Android with identical user experience
  • Free core terminal without subscription requirements
  • Native support for Mosh protocol for stable connections across networks
  • Seamless integration with AI coding agents
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)28 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)81
Citation Flow (Majestic)1925
Referring domains (Majestic)2455

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