Comparison

VIZIO Remote (Official) vs Screen Gallery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VIZIO Remote (Official)

Stream over 300 free live channels for news, sports, and entertainment on your mobile device. Control VIZIO devices, search across streaming services, and fine-tune audio with preset modes.

Highlights
  • Stream 300+ free live channels
  • Control VIZIO devices
  • Universal search across streaming services
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Voice control for entertainment
  • Soundbar audio adjustments
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VIZIO Device Control and WatchFree+ FREE Live TV Stream 300+ free live channels anywhere—no VIZIO TV required! Plus, control your VIZIO devices and discover entertainment, all through the VIZIO Mobile app. WATCHFREE+ MOBILE: Free live channels, anytime, anywhere. • Stream 300+ Free Live Channels: Watch news, sports, movies, and shows on your mobile device —no VIZIO TV needed • Personalize Your Experience: Create favorite channels lists and get personalized recommendations • Stay Connected: Keep up with local sports, news, and entertainment on the go • Easy to Start: Just download the app and create a free VIZIO account to start watching • Smart Navigation: Find what you want faster with the category jump feature • Pick Up Where You Left Off: Seamlessly switch between devices when you start watching on a VIZIO TV TV and ENTERTAINMENT CONTROL: Transform your phone into a powerful entertainment hub. • Universal Search: Find what to watch across streaming services in one place • Smart Recommendations: Discover new shows and movies based on your interests • Voice Control: Launch apps and find content hands-free • Save Time. Stream More: Organize apps and manage subscriptions in one location • Share & Connect: Cast photos and videos to your TV with VIZIOgram SOUNDBAR CONTROL: Fine-tune your audio experience right from your phone. • Quick Audio Adjustments: Customize volume, bass, and treble with easy controls • Preset Sound Modes: Optimize audio for movies, shows, music, and more • Enhanced Listening: Enable features like ClearDialog and Night Mode for the perfect sound ——————————————————————— VIZIO Crave Speakers cannot output audio from TVs/displays or be connected as an additional channel to an existing sound bar or sound system. Additional supported SmartCast or Chromecast-enabled audio products are required (not included) for Multi-Room feature. Streaming different songs to different speakers at the same time is not supported when using a single app running on a single mobile device. To stream a different song to different speakers at the same time, you’ll need to stream from a different app or a separate mobile device. The applications and content pictured herein or described on this page may only be available in certain countries and languages, may require additional fees or subscription charges, and may be subject to future updates, modifications, interruption and/or discontinuation of service without notice. VIZIO has no control over third party applications or content and assumes no responsibility for the availability or interruption of such applications or content. Additional third-party terms, conditions and restrictions apply. High-speed/broadband Internet service and access equipment are required and are not provided by VIZIO. Not all Google Cast-enabled apps are integrated with VIZIO SmartCast and may require additional steps to cast. For help, please visit our Customer Help Center: support.vizio.com Terms of Use: https://www.vizio.com/en/terms/account-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.vizio.com/en/terms/privacy-policy

About

Screen Gallery

Transform your TV into a dynamic art museum with a vast collection spanning numerous categories. Explore thousands of art pieces and customize your viewing experience to suit your aesthetic preferences.

Highlights
  • TV art museum experience
  • Thousands of art pieces
  • Multiple categories
  • Customizable viewing
  • Digital art display
Features
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Turn your TV into an Art Museum featuring Art to satisfy everyone’s taste with scores of categories and thousands of Art pieces. Immerse yourself in Screen Gallery’s stunning collection of Art where you can choose your own viewing experience. Terms of Use: https://docs.screengallery.com/Terms_of_Use.pdf

Screenshots

VIZIO Remote (Official)4 screens
Screen Gallery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIZIO Remote (Official) at none against Screen Gallery's 1. VIZIO Remote (Official) also leads on ratings volume (72K vs 2) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). Screen Gallery's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). On price, rating and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screen Gallery sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year. VIZIO Remote (Official) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for VIZIO Remote (Official) against 4.5 for Screen Gallery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIZIO Remote (Official) has 72K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of VIZIO Remote (Official)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Gallery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIZIO Remote (Official) ships an update every 5 weeks, Screen Gallery every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
VIZIO Remote (Official) versus Screen Gallery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIZIO Remote (Official)Screen Gallery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (72K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size566 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVIZIOHorizon Worldwide Corp

Customer experience

VIZIO Remote (Official)

All ratings70,957 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews3,271 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative23.5%

Screen Gallery

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

VIZIO Remote (Official)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Volume controls not working properly
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Inconsistent remote functionality
  • Incorrect app behavior with accessibility settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Headphone support
  • Customizable button layout
  • Improved TV settings integration
  • Ability to control multiple TVs simultaneously

Screen Gallery

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

VIZIO Remote (Official)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Screen Gallery

Subscriptions1
  • 12 Month Subscription$99.991 Year

Questions

Is VIZIO Remote (Official) free?
VIZIO Remote (Official) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Gallery free?
Screen Gallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VIZIO Remote (Official) or Screen Gallery?
VIZIO Remote (Official) is rated higher. VIZIO Remote (Official) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Screen Gallery averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do VIZIO Remote (Official) or Screen Gallery have ads?
VIZIO Remote (Official) shows ads; Screen Gallery does not.
Which is updated more often, VIZIO Remote (Official) or Screen Gallery?
VIZIO Remote (Official) ships an update every 5 weeks, and Screen Gallery every 2 months. Most recently, VIZIO Remote (Official) was updated on November 5, 2026 and Screen Gallery on November 4, 2026.

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