# VIZO Smart vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: VIZO Smart at 5.0 against TV Remote's 4.4. VIZO Smart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. VIZO Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

VIZO Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of VIZO Smart's written reviews are positive against 31% of TV Remote's.

VIZO Smart ships an update every 6 months, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIZO Smart | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizo-smart/id1378863350/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1661904719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIZO TECHNOLOGY CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121311866) | [Fire Technologies Hong Kong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871390749) |

## What reviewers say

### VIZO Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vizo-smart/id1378863350)

Control your smart home devices remotely via WiFi or Zigbee. Schedule actions, link scenes, and use voice commands for a convenient and energy-efficient living experience. Supports Matter standard for enhanced compatibility.

**Highlights:** Remote control via WiFi, Timing scheduling, Multi-player control, Voice control support, Scene linking automation, Fast network connection, Supports Matter standard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1661904719)

Control your TV and streaming devices with your phone. Easily navigate channels, cast media, and search for content using your device's keyboard or voice. Enjoy a simplified entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Touchpad or button navigation, Screen mirroring, Channel access, Wireless WiFi/IR control, Voice and keyboard search, Cast photos and videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version by week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full version by month | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription With Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Lite Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Full version by year 7D trial | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription With Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful features like keyboard and touch control
- 👍 Works well with Roku devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model
- 🔍 Difficulty connecting to TV
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive for a remote app

**Reported bugs**

- Volume controls not working
- App unable to find TV
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Make the app free to use
- Improve connection reliability
- Add more device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIZO Smart free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VIZO Smart or TV Remote?

VIZO Smart is rated higher. VIZO Smart averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do VIZO Smart or TV Remote have ads?

TV Remote shows ads; VIZO Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, VIZO Smart or TV Remote?

VIZO Smart ships an update every 6 months, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, VIZO Smart was updated on October 12, 2026 and TV Remote on October 23, 2026.

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