# Intellimote vs RCA Smart Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RCA Smart Remote at none against Intellimote's 8. RCA Smart Remote also leads on rating (2.2 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Intellimote's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 15%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intellimote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RCA Smart Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

RCA Smart Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCA Smart Remote has 103 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Intellimote's written reviews are positive against 15% of RCA Smart Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Intellimote ships an update every 2 months, RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intellimote | RCA Smart Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601/reviews) | **[2.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-smart-remote/id6444114099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dariusz Niklewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/384124676) | [Voxx international Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/590474280) |

## What reviewers say

### Intellimote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intellimote-smart-remote/id1403425601)

Control your smart TVs and speakers from your phone and watch. Automatically discover devices, manage playback, group speakers, and monitor TV status. Unlock advanced features with a subscription or one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs and speakers, Automatic device discovery, Playback and volume control, Group speaker management, Monitor TV playback status, Watch app integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Intellimote Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all features | Free | one-time |
| Watch remote for HEOS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for MusicCast | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bravia Remote (iPhone + Watch) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced remote for Bravia TV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Watch remote for BRAVIA | $19.99 | one-time |


### RCA Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-smart-remote/id6444114099)

Control your entertainment devices with ease. This app provides access to a comprehensive code library for programming remotes and includes a helpful feature to locate your misplaced remote.

**Highlights:** Program remote controls, Access extensive code library, Control entertainment devices, Find misplaced remote, Support for major brands

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy programming with app
- 👍 Remote finder feature useful
- 👍 Efficient and small footprint
- 👍 Does not collect user data
- 👍 Simple, well-designed UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections/reconnections
- 🐛 App difficult to understand initially
- 🐛 Pairing issues
- 🐛 Remote not always supported
- 🐛 Menu button functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Loses pairing frequently
- Requires constant re-pairing
- Stuck on one app/won't move
- TV/Fire stick rejecting pairing
- Menu button not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Improve app understanding for new users
- Ensure remote compatibility with more devices (Apple TV, Roku)
- Fix menu button functionality for Fire Stick
- Provide clear TV support information before purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intellimote free?

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

### Is RCA Smart Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intellimote or RCA Smart Remote?

RCA Smart Remote is rated higher. Intellimote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while RCA Smart Remote averages 2.2 from 103 ratings.

### Do Intellimote or RCA Smart Remote have ads?

Neither Intellimote nor RCA Smart Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Intellimote or RCA Smart Remote?

Intellimote ships an update every 2 months, and RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Intellimote was updated on November 2, 2026 and RCA 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.*