# SmartRemote vs Remote Mate Setup

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Mate Setup at 100% against SmartRemote's 0%. Remote Mate Setup also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7). SmartRemote's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.1). 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.

Remote Mate Setup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Mate Setup's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Remote Mate Setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-universal-remote/id1145468738/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mate-setup/id6771605758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139957967) | [Anhui Huayu Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855732891) |

## 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


### Remote Mate Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mate-setup/id6771605758)

This application connects compatible physical remote controls to your smartphone via Bluetooth. It allows you to select the correct brand and model, then download the necessary control data from a cloud library to set up your remote quickly and easily.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connection for remote setup, Download control data from cloud library, Support for rare and legacy remote models, Guided setup process, Secure data transfer

**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 Remote Mate Setup free?

Remote Mate Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Remote Mate Setup?

Remote Mate Setup is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Remote Mate Setup averages 5.0 from 2 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.*