myTouchSmart Remote Control vs Bytech
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
Bytech
Manage and control all your smart home devices from a single application. Organize devices into groups for simultaneous control, schedule automated actions with timers and alarms, and easily grant access to other household members.
- Remote device control
- Group device management
- Automation with timers and alarms
- Device sharing with family
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1. Control all your smart devices remotely. 2. Easily set up groups to control multiple devices. 3. Set timers and alarms to automate functions at certain times. 4. Share devices with other family members.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: myTouchSmart Remote Control at 76% against Bytech's 28%. myTouchSmart Remote Control also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Bytech's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ads, 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
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, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 136 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of myTouchSmart Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 28% of Bytech's.
myTouchSmart Remote Control ships an update monthly, Bytech every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myTouchSmart Remote Control | Bytech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (136 ratings) — better | 2.6 (45 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews — better | 27.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | 45 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jasco Products Company LLC | BYTECH NY, INC. |
Customer experience
myTouchSmart Remote Control
Bytech
User reviews
myTouchSmart Remote Control
From 136 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
Bytech
From 45 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works with Google Assistant
- 👍 Can create groups for multiple lights
- 👍 Easy to install
- 👍 Works with Siri (requested)
- 👍 Works with Alexa (requested)
Room to improve
- 👎 Connection issues
- 👎 Unreliable connectivity
- 👎 Random blinking/glitching
- 👎 App requires too much private info
- 👎 Difficult setup process
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
Bytech
Reported bugs
23 issues- Light bulb glitches and blinks
- Light turns on randomly
- Poor signal reported
- Scheduling does not work
- Light dims and comes back on periodically
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- Colored bulb only works with blue and green
- App barely connects
- App constantly fails
- Pairing fails repeatedly
- Lightbulb blinks a super bright white intermittently
- Device stops working
- App crashes every time profile picture is updated
- Keeps telling user they are disconnected
- Lights are offline when leaving the house
- Lights will not connect back
- Flashing lights when turning on
- Difficulty connecting after a month
- Randomly flashing lights
- One bulb refuses to change color and is stuck on white
- App demands access to more information than necessary
- Could not find or operate lightbulbs
- Doesn't want to connect to the bulb
- App is small on tablet layout
Requested features
6 requests- Apple Home app compatibility
- Siri integration for control
- Music sync with multiple devices
- Apple widget for quick control
- Android widget for quick control
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- Ability to use music sync with multiple devices
In-app purchases
myTouchSmart Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Bytech
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is myTouchSmart Remote Control free?
Is Bytech free?
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