EControl vs SmartRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EControl
Control your LG smart TV directly from your smartphone using WiFi. This app allows you to create custom actions for frequently used scenarios and organize your devices by rooms for easier management.
- Control LG TVs via WiFi
- Create custom actions
- Group devices by rooms
- Simple smartphone interface
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The simple app that allows you to control LG TVs. Control your TV from your smartphone via WiFi. Create actions for common used scenarios. Group devices in rooms.
SmartRemote
Control all your Smart TVs from a single app, eliminating the need for multiple remotes. Seamlessly mirror content from your phone and navigate your TV with a touchpad and convenient text entry.
- Effortless Smart TV Control
- Mirror Videos, Photos, and Music
- Easy Mouse Control with Touchpad
- Convenient Text Entry
- Volume and Channel Control
- Player Controls
- Abundance of Menu Options
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Control your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Xiaomi and Hisense Smart TVs — plus Apple TV, soundbars, set-top boxes and projectors — from one app. No more juggling multiple remotes. TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal remote. Discover your TVs automatically on Wi-Fi, tap to connect, and start controlling instantly. NEW IN 3.0: APPLE TV, HOMEKIT & MATTER + A dedicated Apple TV remote with a clean, Apple-style clickpad + Control Apple TV and HomeKit-enabled TVs set up in Apple's Home app + Works with Matter accessories you've added to Apple Home + No IP addresses or pairing codes needed — your devices just appear MORE THAN JUST TVs + Dedicated remotes for soundbars, set-top & cable boxes, and projectors + Organize every device by room and open the right remote in a tap SUPPORTED BRANDS + Samsung Smart TV (2016+) + LG webOS TV + Sony Bravia + Roku TV & Roku players + Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick + Xiaomi Mi TV / Mi Box + Hisense VIDAA TV + Apple TV, HomeKit & Matter TVs FULL REMOTE CONTROL + D-pad navigation with OK/Select + Volume up/down and mute + Channel up/down + Power on/off with Wake-on-LAN + Home, Back, Menu, Source/Input + Number pad for direct channel entry + Media controls: Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop SMART FEATURES + Touchpad with LG Magic Remote-style mouse control + Type on your phone, text appears on TV + Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more + Browse on your phone, watch on your TV + Mirror videos, photos and music to your TV EASY SETUP + Auto-discovers Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network + Apple TV & HomeKit devices set up through Apple's Home app + Connect by IP address for manual setup + Wake powered-off TVs with Wake-on-LAN + No hub or extra hardware required Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. Terms & Conditions: https://mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EControl at 5.0 against SmartRemote's 3.0. EControl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. EControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
EControl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | EControl | SmartRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danila Gusev | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
Customer experience
EControl
SmartRemote
In-app purchases
EControl
No in-app purchases
SmartRemote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
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