# Smart Remote vs BarChip

The clearest difference is rating: BarChip at 5.0 against Smart Remote's 2.9. BarChip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Smart Remote's advantage is ratings volume (585 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BarChip asks for nothing beyond the download.

BarChip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote has 585 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Remote ships an update every 2 months, BarChip every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote | BarChip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (585 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-fire-tv-stick/id1471125130/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barchip/id1544015355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **585** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BIG WIN LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591059564) | [Barchip Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544015357) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-fire-tv-stick/id1471125130)

Control your Fire TV device with your iPhone or iPad. Stream photos and videos directly from your camera roll to your TV. Features include easy remote and media playback controls, app switching, and a keyboard for simplified text input.

**Highlights:** Remote control for Fire TV, Media streaming from camera roll, App and channel switching, Keyboard for text input, Easy media playback controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📵 Requires constant connection

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't connect to Fire TV
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Double charging issues

**Requested features**

- Add volume control
- Improve stability and reliability
- Offer a one-time purchase option


### BarChip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barchip/id1544015355)

This app simplifies planning for fiber-reinforced concrete structures. It uses custom calculators based on industry design methodologies to determine feasibility, optimal fiber dosages, and thicknesses for various scenarios. It's designed for engineers and construction professionals.

**Highlights:** Fibre reinforced concrete planning, Custom calculators based on ACI 544 and TR34 v4, Determine optimal fiber dose rates, Calculate structural thicknesses, Optimised Flooring tool, Bending Moment and Shrinkage control scenarios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote free?

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

### Is BarChip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote or BarChip?

BarChip is rated higher. Smart Remote averages 2.9 out of 5 from 585 ratings, while BarChip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote or BarChip have ads?

Neither Smart Remote nor BarChip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote or BarChip?

Smart Remote ships an update every 2 months, and BarChip every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on October 23, 2026 and BarChip on October 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.*