# SmartThings vs Remote TV Control Roko TCL App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartThings at none against Remote TV Control Roko TCL App's 3. SmartThings also leads on ratings volume (854K vs 250) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote TV Control Roko TCL App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SmartThings asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SmartThings against 4.7 for Remote TV Control Roko TCL App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartThings has 854K ratings behind it against 250, 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 33% of Remote TV Control Roko TCL App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartThings | Remote TV Control Roko TCL App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (854K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthings/id1222822904/reviews) | **[4.7 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-control-roko-tcl-app/id6736604005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **854K** | 250 |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 887 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) | [Wai Man Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844794514) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartThings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartthings/id1222822904)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Lifestyle, #127 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add or remove devices
- Inconsistent device status updates
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 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


### Remote TV Control Roko TCL App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-tv-control-roko-tcl-app/id6736604005)

Transform your device into a powerful streaming command center. Effortlessly control your TV or player, navigate channels, manage playback, and search with a virtual keyboard. Enjoy a streamlined and enjoyable entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Instant device connection, Intuitive user interface, Basic offline remote features, Channel and app discovery, Virtual keyboard for searching, Effortless playback control, One-tap volume adjustment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Access Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Access Plus | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartThings free?

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

### Is Remote TV Control Roko TCL App free?

Remote TV Control Roko TCL App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartThings or Remote TV Control Roko TCL App?

Remote TV Control Roko TCL App is rated higher. SmartThings averages 4.6 out of 5 from 854K ratings, while Remote TV Control Roko TCL App averages 4.7 from 250 ratings.

### Do SmartThings or Remote TV Control Roko TCL App have ads?

Neither SmartThings nor Remote TV Control Roko TCL App shows ads.

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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.*