Comparison

SmartThings vs myTouchSmart Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

SmartThings

Unify and manage all your smart home devices from a single application. Connect hundreds of brands, create custom scenes and routines, and control your home remotely. Monitor energy usage and even get meal planning assistance.

Highlights
  • Connect and control devices from multiple brands
  • Create custom scenes and routines
  • Remote home monitoring and control
  • Automated notifications and status updates
  • Voice control with Google Assistant
  • Energy tracking and saving features
  • Smart cooking and meal planning assistance
Features
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Quickly and easily connect and control your smart home devices through SmartThings. SmartThings is compatible with 100s of smart home brands. So, you can control all of your smart home gadgets in one place, including your Samsung Smart TV and smart home appliances. With SmartThings, you can connect, monitor and control multiple smart home devices quicker and easier. Connect your Samsung smart TVs, smart appliances, smart speakers and brands like Ring, Nest and Philips Hue - all from one app. Then control your smart devices using voice assistants including Google Assistant [Key Features] - Control and check in on your home from wherever you are - Connect your smart devices across many different brands to work together by setting ‘scenes’ - Build routines that are set on time, weather, and device status, so your home runs smoothly in the background - Allow shared control by giving access to other users - Receive status updates about your devices with automated notifications - Talk to your devices using Google Assistant - Track, monitor and save money on energy with SmartThings Energy. See how much your home and compatible Samsung devices cost to run, and try various energy saving features, such as AI saving mode, or schedule devices to run during off peak hours. - Receive recipe recommendations by scanning meal kits, wine, and meat. Plan, shop and prep meals with the help of SmartThings Cooking ※ Some features may not be available in all countries. [App requirements] Some mobile devices may not be supported. - iOS 17.0 or later / iPhone XR or later / iPad 6 or later ※ App permissions The following permissions are required for the app service. For optional permissions, the default functionality of the service is turned on, but not allowed. [Optional access permissions] • Apple Health : Used to sync with Apple Health data to give you better Family Care insights • Apple Music : Used to read music album information • Bluetooth : Used to scan for nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Camera: Used to scan QR codes so you can easily add members and devices to SmartThings • Contacts : Used to get phone numbers of your contacts to send text message notifications • Location : Used to locate your devices, create routines based on your location, and scan for nearby devices using Wi-Fi • Local Network : Used to find Wi-Fi connected devices • Microphone: Used to add certain devices to SmartThings using high-frequency sounds • Notification : Used to provide notifications about SmartThings devices and features • NFC : Used to check information about devices that you intend to connect • Photos : Used to play photos and videos on SmartThings devices • Voice recognition : Used to convert voice to text

About

myTouchSmart Remote Control

Control multiple audio and video devices with a single remote. It supports thousands of devices from major brands and offers convenient features like master volume control and simple setup with auto scan technology.

Highlights
  • Multi-device control (up to 6)
  • Extensive remote code library
  • Master volume control
  • Simple setup with auto scan
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Features - MULTI-DEVICE CONTROL - Operate up to 6 different audio and video components such as TVs, Blu-Ray/DVD players, cable/satellite receivers, streaming media players, soundbars and more - BEST REMOTE CODE LIBRARY – This universal remote works with all major brands and supports thousands of the latest audio/video equipment - MASTER VOLUME CONTROL – Allows you to control the volume no matter what device you are operating - SIMPLE SETUP – Includes an easy to follow online setup video and the auto scan technology provides trouble-free setup

Screenshots

SmartThings4 screens
myTouchSmart Remote Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

SmartThings and myTouchSmart Remote Control both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of myTouchSmart Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 31% of SmartThings's. myTouchSmart Remote Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). SmartThings's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (809K vs 136). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SmartThings against 4.5 for myTouchSmart Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 809K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of SmartThings's written reviews are positive against 76% of myTouchSmart Remote Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SmartThings versus myTouchSmart Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartThingsmyTouchSmart Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (809K ratings) — better4.5 (136 ratings)
Positive reviews31.1% of reviews76.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings809K — better136
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size961 MB17 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Jasco Products Company LLC

Customer experience

SmartThings

All ratings808,682 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews7,323 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative62.5%

myTouchSmart Remote Control

All ratings136 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative20.9%

User reviews

SmartThings

From 809K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Remote control functionality
  • 📚 Laundry cycle recommendations
  • 🤖 Automation and scheduling capabilities
  • 🔧 Customizable settings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow and laggy performance
  • 🔍 Difficulty connecting and configuring devices
  • 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

myTouchSmart Remote Control

From 136 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast setup
  • 💡 Useful features (e.g. find remote)
  • 🔒 Reliable connectivity
  • 👍 Intuitive app

Room to improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Frequent resets required
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems
  • 🐛 Firmware update failures

Bugs and requests

SmartThings

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to add or remove devices
  • Inconsistent device status updates
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to control TV without remote
  • Improved photo/artwork management for Frame TV
  • More advanced automation and scheduling options
  • Better integration with other smart home platforms

myTouchSmart Remote Control

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connectivity issues
  • Firmware update failures
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand device compatibility
  • Improve firmware update reliability
  • Add more customization options
  • Provide better troubleshooting support
  • Enhance remote locating functionality

In-app purchases

None

SmartThings

No in-app purchases

None

myTouchSmart Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartThings free?
SmartThings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myTouchSmart Remote Control free?
myTouchSmart Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartThings or myTouchSmart Remote Control?
SmartThings is rated higher. SmartThings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 809K ratings, while myTouchSmart Remote Control averages 4.5 from 136 ratings.
Do SmartThings or myTouchSmart Remote Control have ads?
Neither SmartThings nor myTouchSmart Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartThings or myTouchSmart Remote Control?
SmartThings ships an update monthly, and myTouchSmart Remote Control monthly. Most recently, SmartThings was updated on September 25, 2026 and myTouchSmart Remote Control on September 7, 2026.

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