# 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 10) and review sentiment (64% vs 33%). TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 1.1K 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 33% of TV Remote's.

VIZO Smart ships an update every 6 months, TV Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 19, 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 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6443671916/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 244 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VIZO TECHNOLOGY CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121311866) | [SECURE SOFT LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585537099) |

## 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/id6443671916)

Control your smart TV directly from your smartphone. This app automatically detects compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network and offers most of the key features found on a physical remote for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Universal smart TV control, Auto-detect TV on Wi-Fi, Works with popular brands, Full remote key features, Subscription options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Helpful when TV remote is not working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Bluetooth required for connection
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Pairing device code not working
- Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

**Requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- More features like casting and touch calibration


## 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 1.1K ratings.

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

Neither VIZO Smart nor TV Remote shows ads.

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

VIZO Smart ships an update every 6 months, and TV Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, VIZO Smart was updated on September 26, 2026 and TV Remote on October 19, 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.*