Comparison

IRスマートリモコン vs X

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

Head to head
About

IRスマートリモコン

Transform your iPhone into a TV remote using a special adapter. Control power, channels, volume, and input for major TV brands.

Highlights
  • IR remote control functionality
  • TV power control (ON/OFF)
  • Input switching
  • Channel selection
  • Volume adjustment
  • Broadcast wave switching
Features
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「IRスマートリモコン」はiPhoneのイヤホンジャックに専用のIR-SMARTを接続することで、TV用の赤外線リモコンとして利用できるアプリです。 [対応操作] ・テレビの電源ON/FF ・入力切替 ・チャンネルの切り替え ・番組表表示 ・音量変更/ミュート ・放送波切替(地上波/BS/CS) [対応テレビメーカー] パナソニック、東芝、シャープ、SONY、日立、LGE (上記メーカーのテレビでも一部動作しない機種がございます。)

About

X

Features
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X-remo: Beyond the Home App. If the standard "Home" app feels limiting, X-remo is for you. It is a highly customizable remote control app designed to let you layout and manage your HomeKit accessories exactly how you want. 【 Key Features 】 Flexible Layouts: Create multiple "Sets" (pages) and add various button "Units" to build your ideal control panel. Tactile Experience: Features 3D flip animations and scale effects that provide the intuitive feel of pressing physical buttons. Powerful API Integration: Control non-HomeKit devices directly via HTTP API (including local network access). Modern UI Design: Fully optimized for iOS 18 and beyond. Experience the stunning "Liquid Glass" visual effects on iOS 26+. Easy Data Sharing: Export and share your custom remote configurations via AirDrop for effortless backup or multi-device syncing. 【 Advanced Customization 】 Total Appearance Control: Customize icons and captions for every button. One-Tap Scenes: Execute HomeKit Action Sets (Scenes) instantly. Precision Adjustments: Fine-tune your interface by adjusting unit spacing and button heights (Low/Normal/High). Notes: Unlock Pro Features: Upgrading (Paid) removes advertisements, increases the limit on units per set, and enables unlimited set creation. Requirements: HomeKit-compatible hardware and a proper network environment are required. Please refer to your device's instruction manual for setup details.

Screenshots

IRスマートリモコン2 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IRスマートリモコン at none against X's 1. IRスマートリモコン also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support 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. X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IRスマートリモコン asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
IRスマートリモコン versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRスマートリモコンX
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI-O DATA, INC.Tomoya Hasegawa

In-app purchases

None

IRスマートリモコン

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

X

One-time1
  • Remove Functional Restrictions$2.99

Questions

Is IRスマートリモコン free?
IRスマートリモコン is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IRスマートリモコン or X have ads?
X shows ads; IRスマートリモコン does not.

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