Comparison

Remote for Vizio · vs TV Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Remote for Vizio ·

Control your Vizio SmartCast TV with your iPhone. This app offers a full remote experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and automatic connection. It's a convenient replacement for a lost or broken physical remote.

Highlights
  • Full Vizio Smart TV remote functionality
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • Integrated keyboard
  • Automatic device connection
  • Menu and content navigation
Features
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TV Remote for Vizio is designed specifically to control Vizio SmartCast TVs. Just connect an iPhone and a TV to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control the TV using a mobile device after a simple pairing routine. The app features all the necessary buttons. You no longer have to look for your TV remote control or buy a new one in order to replace the one broken down. Key features: - Fully functional remote control for Vizio Smart TV; - A large touchpad for convenient menu and content navigation; - Keyboard; - Automatic connection to a device; Compatibility: Smart TV Remote for Vizio is not compatible with Vizio SmartCast TVs released before 2016 and with legacy Vizio Internet Apps Smart TVs. Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Interaction tab without ads. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 week with a 3-days free trial period. Subscription is from $2.99 weekly. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacyus Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of Vizio Inc, and Smart TV Remote application is not an official product of Vizio.

About

TV Remote

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
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TV Remote - Universal Control• The Universal Remote - Control TV app is for all Brand Smart TV. The TV Remote Control app works to operate your Smart TV smoothly from your phone. Try it & enjoy a better TV experience. Features: - Auto detect smart TV on the same WIFI network. - Work with the most popular brand Smart TVs. - Maximum key features of a physical Remote available here Subscription details: Length of subscription: - 1 week - 1 Year - Life Time Subscription cost: - 1 week for 4.99 - 1 year for 19.99 (Including a three-day free trial) - Life Time for 29.99 • Payment will be charged to iTunes account at the confirmation of purchase. • Subscription will automatically renew unless auto renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period, and identify the cost of renewal. • Account will be the charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto renewal may be turned off by going to the users account settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Read our privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/securesoft/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/securesoft/tnc

Screenshots

Remote for Vizio ·3 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.4 against Remote for Vizio ·'s 3.6. TV Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote for Vizio ·'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (15K vs 1.1K). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote for Vizio · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote for Vizio · has 15K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Remote for Vizio ·'s written reviews are positive against 33% of TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Vizio · ships an update every 3 months, TV Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Remote for Vizio · versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Vizio ·TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (15K ratings)4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKraftwerk 9 IncSECURE SOFT LTD.

Customer experience

Remote for Vizio ·

All ratings15,010 ratings
Positive64.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive17.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative81.1%

TV Remote

All ratings1,094 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

User reviews

Remote for Vizio ·

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works fine
  • 🚀 Quick and easy setup
  • 🚀 Responsive and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Fantastic alternative to Vizio remote

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not connect to Vizio TV
  • 🐛 Requires WiFi, but can't connect without a remote
  • 🐛 Paid features don't work as expected
  • 🐛 Restore purchases don't work
  • 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy

TV Remote

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Remote for Vizio ·

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't locate or connect to TV
  • Paid features not working as advertised
  • Restore purchases not functioning
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add up/down/left/right arrows for navigation
  • Improve connectivity and compatibility with Vizio TVs
  • Provide better customer support and address issues
  • Offer a more transparent and fair pricing model

TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pairing device code not working
  • Doesn't connect to multiple TVs

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version without subscription
  • More features like casting and touch calibration

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote for Vizio ·

Subscriptions3
  • Premium weekly subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly premium subscription$6.991 Month
  • Year pro version$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium remote$14.99
10 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions9
  • TV Remote Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$7.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • TV Remote Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • TV Remote Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TV Remote Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TV Remote Lifetime Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Remote for Vizio · free?
Remote for Vizio · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote for Vizio · or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. Remote for Vizio · averages 3.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Remote for Vizio · or TV Remote have ads?
Remote for Vizio · shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Vizio · or TV Remote?
Remote for Vizio · ships an update every 3 months, and TV Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Remote for Vizio · was updated on October 22, 2026 and TV Remote on October 19, 2026.

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