# SmartRemote vs Smart Hoom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Hoom at 57% against SmartRemote's 0%. Smart Hoom also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). SmartRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smart Hoom holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Hoom has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 57% of Smart Hoom's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Smart Hoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-universal-remote/id1145468738/reviews) | **[4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-hoom/id1460253213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139957967) | [Seyedrasoul Hassani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830677638) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-universal-remote/id1145468738)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics and receive personalized TV guide listings. Control Wi-Fi enabled devices like set-top boxes, media players, and smart TVs from major brands.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Personalized TV guide, Wi-Fi device control, Supports major brands, Replaces multiple remotes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Hoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-hoom/id1460253213)

Control your garage door and manage access to your door lock directly from your smartphone. This app offers a secure, affordable, and convenient alternative to traditional remote controllers.

**Highlights:** Open garage doors remotely, Manage door lock access, Secure smartphone control, Affordable alternative to remotes, Plug and play setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

SmartRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Hoom free?

Smart Hoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Smart Hoom?

Smart Hoom is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Smart Hoom averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*