# Sharp Smart Control vs Sound Bar Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Bar Remote at 4.7 against Sharp Smart Control's 3.2. Sound Bar Remote also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 10) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 17 months). Sharp Smart Control's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Sound Bar Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sound Bar Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Sharp Smart Control's written reviews are positive against 45% of Sound Bar Remote's.

Sharp Smart Control ships an update every 17 months, Sound Bar Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sharp Smart Control | Sound Bar Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-smart-control/id1450486569/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-remote/id1501643134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **45.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontier Smart Technologies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/386290316) | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) |

## What reviewers say

### Sharp Smart Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-smart-control/id1450486569)

Control your internet radio device with ease using this app. Manage favorite stations, search for new ones, and access various audio sources like local radio, FM, DAB, AUX, and Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Internet Radio Control, Favorite Station Management, Radio Station Search, Multiple Audio Source Support (FM, DAB, AUX, Bluetooth), Software Update Checks, Multi-Room Support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sound Bar Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-bar-remote/id1501643134)

Control select Yamaha sound bars directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Adjust volume, change inputs, and select sound modes with ease. Requires iOS 14.1 or later and uses Bluetooth for connectivity.

**Highlights:** Volume control, Input selection, Sound mode selection, Bluetooth connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 💡 Visually see soundbar settings
- 🚀 Straightforward setup
- 👍 Great connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Blank/black screen after updates
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find/connect to soundbar
- 3D mode turns off automatically
- App doesn't work after recent update

**Requested features**

- Add volume control buttons
- Support for more soundbar models
- Improve EQ/sound customization options
- Allow controlling multiple speakers simultaneously


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sharp Smart Control free?

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

### Is Sound Bar Remote free?

Sound Bar Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sharp Smart Control or Sound Bar Remote?

Sound Bar Remote is rated higher. Sharp Smart Control averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sound Bar Remote averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Sharp Smart Control or Sound Bar Remote have ads?

Neither Sharp Smart Control nor Sound Bar Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sharp Smart Control or Sound Bar Remote?

Sharp Smart Control ships an update every 17 months, and Sound Bar Remote every 6 months. Most recently, Sharp Smart Control was updated on June 1, 2026 and Sound Bar Remote on September 29, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*