Comparison

Westinghouse Smart Plug vs TV Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Westinghouse Smart Plug

Control home electrical devices remotely using your smartphone. Turn lamps and other appliances on or off from anywhere, offering convenience and energy savings.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Control lamps
  • Control electrical devices
  • Home automation
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Control lamps and other electrical devices around the home with the Westinghouse smart plug app.

About

TV Remote Control

Control your TV with your phone using this universal remote app. Features include a touchpad, keyboard, voice commands, and casting capabilities for a seamless entertainment experience. It's compatible with many TV models and offers private listening.

Highlights
  • Touchpad and keyboard navigation
  • Voice search and commands
  • Universal TV model compatibility
  • Private listening via headphones
  • Casting media from phone to TV
  • Easy text input on TV
Features
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Bring your TV controls, favorite apps and screen sharing together on your phone. TV Remote is built for the moments when you want to find something to watch, change the volume or put your own media on a bigger screen. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED An active subscription is required to connect to a TV and use all remote, casting, mirroring, routine and AI features. You can complete onboarding, close the offer and browse the interface before subscribing. Purchase, restore, support, privacy controls and stopping an existing share remain accessible. A REMOTE THAT FITS YOUR TV Use directional controls, volume, playback and channel buttons. Open the apps and inputs your TV exposes, save favorites and keep named TVs organized by room. Supported models also offer a touchpad, keyboard input, dictation and network wake. YOUR MEDIA, ON YOUR SCREEN Send selected photos, videos or compatible media links to a supported receiver. Share your screen through the available browser or streaming receiver route, with explicit capture consent and a clear Stop control. Optional app audio depends on your platform, receiver and the source app's capture policy. Protected content may not be captured. ROUTINES YOU CONTROL Save sequences of supported TV actions and delays. Optional AI planning turns your request into a proposed routine using your TV's available commands, apps and inputs. Review and edit the steps before running them. AI requires internet access and separate consent; it does not operate your TV without confirmation. CHECK COMPATIBILITY BEFORE SUBSCRIBING Your phone and TV normally need to share a local network. TV model, operating system, firmware and enabled network-control settings determine which features are available. A brand name alone does not guarantee support. Some TVs require a displayed PIN or approval; browser screen sharing requires a compatible TV browser, and Cast or AirPlay features require a matching receiver. The app explains the selected route and its limitations. TV Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by TV manufacturers. Subscription prices and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your store account settings. Deleting the app does not cancel a subscription. Support: https://ios-tv-remote-fs38.pages.dev/p/ios-tv-remote/support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ios-tv-remote-fs38.pages.dev/p/ios-tv-remote/privacy

Screenshots

Westinghouse Smart Plug4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Westinghouse Smart Plug at none against TV Remote Control's 10. Westinghouse Smart Plug also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 49) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 22 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). On price, rating, ads 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. TV Remote Control sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Westinghouse Smart Plug asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Westinghouse Smart Plug holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Westinghouse Smart Plug's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Westinghouse Smart Plug ships an update every 22 months, TV Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Westinghouse Smart Plug versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWestinghouse Smart PlugTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (231 ratings) — better4.6 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTHE NCC NY LLCAppFabric LLC

Customer experience

Westinghouse Smart Plug

All ratings231 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%

TV Remote Control

All ratings49 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Westinghouse Smart Plug

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Device repeatedly turns on/off on WiFi disconnect
  • Inching feature interferes with scheduled timers
  • No option to delete or disable switch log
  • Outdoor Smart Plug timeout error
  • Cannot connect device
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  • App unresponsive for one plug
  • Device randomly turns on/off
  • Nightmare to pair device
  • Device flashes power on/off during pairing
  • Device unresponsive, goes offline
  • Requires password reset often
  • Cannot change plug names in app
  • No activation sent
  • Device doesn't connect

Requested features

2 requests
  • Firmware update for timer/inching feature
  • Option to delete or disable switch log

TV Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Westinghouse Smart Plug

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
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  • Premium subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium subscription$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Westinghouse Smart Plug free?
Westinghouse Smart Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Westinghouse Smart Plug or TV Remote Control?
Westinghouse Smart Plug is rated higher. Westinghouse Smart Plug averages 4.8 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.
Do Westinghouse Smart Plug or TV Remote Control have ads?
Neither Westinghouse Smart Plug nor TV Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Westinghouse Smart Plug or TV Remote Control?
Westinghouse Smart Plug ships an update every 22 months, and TV Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Westinghouse Smart Plug was updated on November 6, 2026 and TV Remote Control on November 3, 2026.

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