# SmartRemote vs KVD

The clearest difference is rating: SmartRemote at 1.7 against KVD's 1.0. SmartRemote also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SmartRemote holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartRemote has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | KVD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-universal-remote/id1145468738/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kvd/id6747338543/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139957967) | [家庆 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854983941) |

## 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


### KVD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kvd/id6747338543)

Control the color temperature and brightness of lights via Bluetooth connection to your devices. Adjust your lighting environment with ease.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Light color temperature adjustment, Brightness control, Device integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

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

### Is KVD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or KVD?

SmartRemote is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while KVD averages 1.0 from 1 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.*