# i vs myTouchSmart Remote Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myTouchSmart Remote Control at 76% against i's 11%. myTouchSmart Remote Control also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). i's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

myTouchSmart Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTouchSmart Remote Control has 152 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of i's written reviews are positive against 76% of myTouchSmart Remote Control's.

i ships an update every 14 months, myTouchSmart Remote Control monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | myTouchSmart Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-drive-dvr/id1358614597/reviews) | **[4.4 (152 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytouchsmart-remote-control/id1454767815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **152** |
| Positive reviews | 10.5% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 64 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rimbunan Kuasa (S) Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749913789) | [Jasco Products Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417122391) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-drive-dvr/id1358614597)

View live footage from your car camera, adjust its angle, and access stored videos and images. Configure DVR settings like resolution and sensitivity, and perform firmware upgrades wirelessly. This app enhances the functionality of your car camera system.

**Highlights:** Real-time live streaming, Video and image playback, DVR settings adjustment, Wireless firmware upgrades, Angle adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### myTouchSmart Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytouchsmart-remote-control/id1454767815)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

i 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, i or myTouchSmart Remote Control?

myTouchSmart Remote Control is rated higher. i averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while myTouchSmart Remote Control averages 4.4 from 152 ratings.

### Do i or myTouchSmart Remote Control have ads?

Neither i nor myTouchSmart Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or myTouchSmart Remote Control?

i ships an update every 14 months, and myTouchSmart Remote Control monthly. Most recently, i was updated on October 24, 2026 and myTouchSmart Remote Control on October 24, 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.*