# SmartRemote vs Html Preview

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Html Preview at 88% against SmartRemote's 0%. Html Preview also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.7) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). SmartRemote's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

SmartRemote is free to download; Html Preview costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Html Preview holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 88% of Html Preview's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Html Preview |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-universal-remote/id1145468738/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-preview-web-file-viewer/id6760443436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139957967) | [CyberGame Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778824442) |

## 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


### Html Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-preview-web-file-viewer/id6760443436)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Quickly view any HTML file on your iPhone or iPad. Share files from any app or browse your device to instantly render web pages, AI reports, or email attachments. Enjoy a private, ad-free experience with a history of your viewed files.

**Highlights:** Share Extension for instant previews, Zero-delay instant rendering, History with source app tracking, Support for multiple encodings, Dark Mode support, File picker for local browsing, Privacy-focused, no ads or analytics

**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 Html Preview free?

Html Preview costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Html Preview?

Html Preview is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Html Preview averages 4.7 from 11 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.*