myTouchSmart Remote Control vs RCA Smart Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myTouchSmart Remote Control
Control multiple audio and video devices with a single remote. It supports thousands of devices from major brands and offers convenient features like master volume control and simple setup with auto scan technology.
- Multi-device control (up to 6)
- Extensive remote code library
- Master volume control
- Simple setup with auto scan
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Features - MULTI-DEVICE CONTROL - Operate up to 6 different audio and video components such as TVs, Blu-Ray/DVD players, cable/satellite receivers, streaming media players, soundbars and more - BEST REMOTE CODE LIBRARY – This universal remote works with all major brands and supports thousands of the latest audio/video equipment - MASTER VOLUME CONTROL – Allows you to control the volume no matter what device you are operating - SIMPLE SETUP – Includes an easy to follow online setup video and the auto scan technology provides trouble-free setup
RCA Smart Remote
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.
- Program remote controls
- Access extensive code library
- Control entertainment devices
- Find misplaced remote
- Support for major brands
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Programming your remote has never been easier with the RCA Smart Remote app. Just connect and download from RCA's full code library of all the latest entertainment devices from all major brands. The RCA Smart Remote app also offers a find-me feature so you will never misplace your remote again. RCA makes entertainment easy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: myTouchSmart Remote Control at 76% against RCA Smart Remote's 15%. myTouchSmart Remote Control also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RCA Smart Remote's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
myTouchSmart Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of myTouchSmart Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 15% of RCA Smart Remote's.
myTouchSmart Remote Control ships an update monthly, RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myTouchSmart Remote Control | RCA Smart Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (152 ratings) — better | 2.2 (103 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews — better | 15.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | 103 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jasco Products Company LLC | Voxx international Corp |
Customer experience
myTouchSmart Remote Control
RCA Smart Remote
User reviews
myTouchSmart Remote Control
From 152 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast setup
- 💡 Useful features (e.g. find remote)
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive app
Room to improve
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Frequent resets required
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Firmware update failures
RCA Smart Remote
From 103 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy programming with app
- 👍 Remote finder feature useful
- 👍 Efficient and small footprint
- 👍 Does not collect user data
- 👍 Simple, well-designed UI
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections/reconnections
- 🐛 App difficult to understand initially
- 🐛 Pairing issues
- 🐛 Remote not always supported
- 🐛 Menu button functionality issues
Bugs and requests
myTouchSmart Remote Control
Reported bugs
4 issues- Connectivity issues
- Firmware update failures
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Expand device compatibility
- Improve firmware update reliability
- Add more customization options
- Provide better troubleshooting support
- Enhance remote locating functionality
RCA Smart Remote
Reported bugs
17 issues- Loses pairing frequently
- Requires constant re-pairing
- Stuck on one app/won't move
- TV/Fire stick rejecting pairing
- Menu button not functioning correctly
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- Bluetooth connection issues
- Incompatible with newer phones
- App searching endlessly
- HTTP request failed (502)
- Random disconnections
- App not working altogether
- Remote dies and won't connect again
- App stops at last pairing step
- Doesn't work with Apple TV, BT or IR
- Doesn't control Roku as advertised
- App continues searching and never finds remote
- App still searching after restarts
Requested features
4 requests- 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
In-app purchases
myTouchSmart Remote Control
No in-app purchases
RCA Smart Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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