SmartViewTV vs N Controller, Play Games on TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartViewTV
Stream live, free-to-air ATSC television to your iPad or iPhone. Record shows directly to your device, even in the background, and transfer them to your computer. Access a seven-day program guide with detailed information and sharing options.
- Watch, pause, and timeshift live TV
- Record shows directly to device
- Transfer recordings to Mac/PC
- 7-day program guide
- Share show recommendations
- Teletext support (iPad)
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App Features - Watch, pause, and timeshift live ATSC television on your iPad or iPhone - Record your favorite shows directly on your iPad or iPhone - even when the SmartView TV app is running in the background - Use iTunes to transfer recorded shows to your Mac or PC - Program guide for up to seven days with detailed show information and feature to share recommendations via email or Twitter - Teletext (iPad) About SmartView TV Network Tuners - SmartView TV makes TV simply part of your home network - Stream free to air TV to any device on the local Wi-Fi network - Watch HD channels on your tablet and smartphone thanks to hardware transcoding Important Notes - The availability and amount of program data varies by broadcaster. - Performance may be limited by network bandwidth. We recommend an 802.11n network for wireless streaming. - Encrypted channels are not supported on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. System Requirements - iPad Air, iPad (iPad 2 or later), iPad mini, iPhone (iPhone 4S or later) or iPod touch (5th generation) - SmartViewTV-SVT101 device or SmartViewTV-SVT201 device
N Controller, Play Games on TV
Mirror your iPhone or iPad screen to your TV wirelessly and in real-time. Enjoy high-quality visuals for presentations, photos, videos, and streaming without needing extra hardware or TV apps.
- Wireless screen mirroring
- High-quality visuals
- Real-time speed
- No extra hardware required
- Stream photos, videos, music
- Cast website videos without interruptions
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Turn your iPhone into a Game Controller for your TV. N Controller transforms your iPhone into a wireless Game Controller, allowing you to play 1,000+ compatible games on your TV using your phone as the gamepad. Connect your devices over the same local Wi-Fi network and enjoy gaming on the big screen without additional controllers or cables. N Controller also lets you mirror your iPhone screen to your TV, making it easy to enjoy your photos, videos, apps, and other content on a larger display. Key Features - Use your iPhone as a wireless game controller and enjoy 1,000+ compatible games on your TV. - Turn your iPhone into a convenient virtual gamepad and control compatible games directly from your phone. - Mirror your iPhone screen to your TV and enjoy your content on a larger screen. - Discover and play a wide selection of compatible games using your iPhone as a controller. - Connect your iPhone and TV over the same local Wi-Fi network without additional cables or hardware. - A clean interface makes it easy to connect, control, and start playing. - Play compatible games on your TV while using your iPhone as the controller. Please note: N Controller is an unofficial third-party application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the manufacturer of N products. Compatibility and available features may vary depending on your TV model, firmware version, supported features, and local network configuration. Contact us: liamjohnsoe@outlook.com Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h1GnXBh00u7KmJ3don9IOvjKinHzjHsMP0A9_eatus0/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqeeyT2JxrKZXwWDlO0NANOCSveA7aSVcbRvQM9O1m/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: N Controller, Play Games on TV at 4.7 against SmartViewTV's 2.7. N Controller, Play Games on TV also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (22 vs 3). SmartViewTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. N Controller, Play Games on TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. SmartViewTV asks for nothing beyond the download.
N Controller, Play Games on TV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: N Controller, Play Games on TV has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
SmartViewTV ships an update monthly, N Controller, Play Games on TV every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartViewTV | N Controller, Play Games on TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHENZHEN GENIATECH INC.,LTD | liam johnsoe |
Customer experience
SmartViewTV
N Controller, Play Games on TV
In-app purchases
SmartViewTV
No in-app purchases
N Controller, Play Games on TV
- Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
- Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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