# T Nine vs SmartRemote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: T Nine at none against SmartRemote's 4. T Nine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 15%). SmartRemote's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 11). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. T Nine asks for nothing beyond the download.

T Nine holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartRemote has 2.3K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of T Nine's written reviews are positive against 15% of SmartRemote's.

T Nine ships an update fortnightly, SmartRemote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | T Nine | SmartRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-nine/id1465078867/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-remote-control/id6503116040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 15.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 158 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robosen Robotics (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459364206) | [Truong Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602339577) |

## What reviewers say

### T Nine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/t-nine/id1465078867)

Control your T Nine robot via Bluetooth with a comprehensive remote. Explore a vast library of actions and utilize two programming functions to create custom experiences. Enjoy interactive play and unleash your creativity.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth remote control, Massive action library, Two programming functions, Customizable robot behavior, Interactive play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-remote-control/id6503116040)

Control your television using your smartphone. This app offers a user-friendly interface with all essential buttons, a keyboard, and navigation. Easily connect via Wi-Fi to manage multiple TV brands, cast media, and access streaming apps.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV control, Wi-Fi connection, Media casting (images, sound, video), Integrated keyboard, Access to popular apps (Netflix, YouTube), Support for major TV brands

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Original Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Can be used as a TV remote
- 💡 Potential to be a useful app if it works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Does not work as a projector app despite advertising
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues when trying to connect to TV
- 📺 Fails to function as a proper TV remote
- 💸 Misleading advertisements that don't match the actual app
- 🤬 Overwhelming negative user feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect to TV
- App crashing or not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Actual projection capabilities as advertised
- Reliable TV remote functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is T Nine free?

T Nine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartRemote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, T Nine or SmartRemote?

T Nine is rated higher. T Nine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SmartRemote averages 4.1 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do T Nine or SmartRemote have ads?

SmartRemote shows ads; T Nine does not.

### Which is updated more often, T Nine or SmartRemote?

T Nine ships an update fortnightly, and SmartRemote every 5 weeks. Most recently, T Nine was updated on October 16, 2026 and SmartRemote on October 23, 2026.

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