# TCL Connect vs Smart AC Remote Controller App

TCL Connect and Smart AC Remote Controller App both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 43% of Smart AC Remote Controller App's written reviews are positive against 14% of TCL Connect's. TCL Connect's advantage is ratings volume (541 vs 80) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCL Connect sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Smart AC Remote Controller App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TCL Connect against 4.4 for Smart AC Remote Controller App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCL Connect has 541 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of TCL Connect's written reviews are positive against 43% of Smart AC Remote Controller App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCL Connect | Smart AC Remote Controller App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (541 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcl-connect/id1456360744/reviews) | **[4.4 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-ac-remote-controller-app/id6748352059/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **541** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 260 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [TCL Communication LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/905266157) | [Faiz Ul Hassan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825383960) |

## What reviewers say

### TCL Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcl-connect/id1456360744)

Manage your TCL smart connected devices from a single application. Control routers, watches, and audio accessories for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Manage TCL connected devices, Control 5G/4G routers, Manage watches, Manage audio accessories, Consistent user experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription plan1 | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan5 | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan3 | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan7 | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan9 | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan2 | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan4 | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan6 | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan8 | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium subscription plan10 | $11.99 | per month |


### Smart AC Remote Controller App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-ac-remote-controller-app/id6748352059)

Control your air conditioner remotely from your phone. Adjust temperature, modes, and timers for most major AC brands. Works with IR blasters or Wi-Fi smart units.

**Highlights:** Universal AC brand compatibility, Real-time temperature and mode adjustments, Timer and sleep mode functions, IR blaster or Wi-Fi control, Manage multiple AC devices, No external hardware required for IR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Limited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCL Connect free?

TCL Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart AC Remote Controller App free?

Smart AC Remote Controller App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TCL Connect or Smart AC Remote Controller App?

Smart AC Remote Controller App is rated higher. TCL Connect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 541 ratings, while Smart AC Remote Controller App averages 4.4 from 80 ratings.

### Do TCL Connect or Smart AC Remote Controller App have ads?

Neither TCL Connect nor Smart AC Remote Controller App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCL Connect or Smart AC Remote Controller App?

TCL Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart AC Remote Controller App every 3 weeks. Most recently, TCL Connect was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart AC Remote Controller App on September 23, 2026.

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