Comparison

Smart Projector Control vs TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Smart Projector Control

Control Panasonic projectors remotely from your smartphone. Connect via Wi-Fi or USB to operate the projector and monitor its status directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Remote projector operation
  • Projector status monitoring
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • USB connectivity
  • Compatibility with Panasonic projectors
Features
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Smart Projector Control is a smartphone application for operating Panasonic projectors. By installing Smart Projector Control onto your iPhone, and using wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) or USB to connect to a network containing a Panasonic projector, you can operate the projector and check the projector status from your smartphone. ---- Requirements ---- OS: iOS 17 / 18 / 26 iPhone 16 / iPhone 15 / iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 12 / iPhone 11 / iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max / iPhone XR ---- Compatible Projectors (all U, E, EA versions of the below models are compatible) ---- See the following website for supported projectors. https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/download/application/smartpj/

About

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and convenient TV remote. Easily control smart TVs and streaming devices with features like voice input, smart keyboard, and touchpad navigation. Launch your favorite apps with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Full smart TV control
  • Voice control and input
  • Smart keyboard input
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Quick app launch
  • Supports Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG, Android TV
Features
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TVRem – Free Universal Remote App for iPhone Turn your iPhone into a powerful TV remote. With TVRem, you can use iPhone as TV remote to control your smart TV easily and quickly - no more lost remotes or dead batteries. TVRem is a simple and reliable free TV remote app for iPhone that lets you take full control of your TV right from your phone. Use it to swipe through menus, type faster, search with your voice, and launch apps in a single tap. Supported TVs & Media Players This universal remote control app is compatible with the most popular smart TVs and streaming devices: Samsung Smart TVs - from the latest models to many older ones. Roku - streaming players, Roku-branded TVs, and other TVs with Roku OS built in. Fire TV - streaming players, Amazon Smart TVs, and other TVs with Fire TV built in. Android TV & Google TV - Android TVs, Chromecast with Google TV, and Google TV Streamers. LG Smart TVs - from the latest models to many older ones. Key Features • Full Control Over Your Smart TV Manage your Smart TV directly from your iPhone or iPad with our free universal remote app. Adjust the volume, switch channels, and control playback from one place. Your iPhone becomes the only remote you’ll ever need. • Voice Control and Input Talk to your TV using Google Assistant or Alexa on supported models. Use your voice to search for shows, change channels, or even adjust the volume. And if you need to type something, just use your phone’s voice input instead of the on-screen keyboard. Hands-free, simple, and surprisingly smart. • Smart Keyboard Input Type movie titles, passwords, or search queries right from your iPhone’s keyboard. With this iPhone remote app, you can forget about slow on-screen typing. Searching and entering text have never been this fast and convenient. • Touchpad Navigation Navigate your TV with smooth, intuitive gestures using this iPhone remote control app. Swipe to move and tap to select - just like using your phone. It’s simple, modern, and feels completely natural. • Quick App Launch Launch Netflix, YouTube, or Prime Video without even picking up your TV remote. TVRem gives you seamless access to all your favorite streaming platforms. Everything you need is right at your fingertips. Download this free universal remote app now and enjoy all the benefits of having your TV remote in your pocket at all times. TVRem - the only remote you need is already in your hand. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.electronic.us/company/policies/ TVRem is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the brands mentioned.

Screenshots

Smart Projector Control4 screens
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote at 4.8 against Smart Projector Control's 2.6. TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote also leads on ratings volume (7.8K vs 21) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote has 7.8K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Smart Projector Control's written reviews are positive against 97% of TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Smart Projector Control versus TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Projector ControlTVRem Universal SmartTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (21 ratings)4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings217.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#141 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPanasonic Connect Co., Ltd.Electronic Team, Inc.

Customer experience

Smart Projector Control

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote

All ratings7,029 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,812 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Projector Control

No in-app purchases

None

TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Projector Control free?
Smart Projector Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote free?
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Projector Control or TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote?
TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote is rated higher. Smart Projector Control averages 2.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote averages 4.8 from 7.8K ratings.
Do Smart Projector Control or TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote have ads?
Neither Smart Projector Control nor TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Projector Control or TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote?
Smart Projector Control ships an update every 5 months, and TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote monthly. Most recently, Smart Projector Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and TVRem Universal SmartTV Remote on November 9, 2026.

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