# Origin Acoustics Sub vs Smart Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Remote at 70% against Origin Acoustics Sub's 0%. Smart Remote also leads on ratings volume (585 vs 4). Origin Acoustics Sub's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Origin Acoustics Sub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Origin Acoustics Sub holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote has 585 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Origin Acoustics Sub's written reviews are positive against 70% of Smart Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Origin Acoustics Sub | Smart Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origin-acoustics-sub/id1296962669/reviews)** | [2.9 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-fire-tv-stick/id1471125130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **585** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonavox Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/927637008) | [BIG WIN LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591059564) |

## What reviewers say

### Origin Acoustics Sub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origin-acoustics-sub/id1296962669)

Adjust your subwoofer's settings directly from your smartphone. Fine-tune volume, select presets, and optimize sound with advanced features like EQ and phase adjustment. Enjoy a personalized audio experience with easy-to-use controls.

**Highlights:** Subwoofer volume adjustment, Preset selection, Low-Pass Filter (LPF), Phase adjustment, 8 Parametric EQs, Delay settings, Auto On/Off and Auto EQ

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-fire-tv-stick/id1471125130)

Control your Fire TV device with your iPhone or iPad. Stream photos and videos directly from your camera roll to your TV. Features include easy remote and media playback controls, app switching, and a keyboard for simplified text input.

**Highlights:** Remote control for Fire TV, Media streaming from camera roll, App and channel switching, Keyboard for text input, Easy media playback controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📵 Requires constant connection

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't connect to Fire TV
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Double charging issues

**Requested features**

- Add volume control
- Improve stability and reliability
- Offer a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Origin Acoustics Sub free?

Origin Acoustics Sub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Remote free?

Smart Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Origin Acoustics Sub or Smart Remote?

Origin Acoustics Sub is rated higher. Origin Acoustics Sub averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart Remote averages 2.9 from 585 ratings.

### Do Origin Acoustics Sub or Smart Remote have ads?

Neither Origin Acoustics Sub nor Smart Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Origin Acoustics Sub or Smart Remote?

Origin Acoustics Sub ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Origin Acoustics Sub was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Remote on November 3, 2026.

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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.*