# Vet Help vs Smart TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote Control Plus at 4.5 against Vet Help's 2.3. Smart TV Remote Control Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 4). Vet Help's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote Control Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Vet Help asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Control Plus has 20K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Vet Help's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's.

Vet Help ships an update every 5 months, Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vet Help | Smart TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vet-help/id1478300769/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hannibal Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/296563036) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## What reviewers say

### Vet Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vet-help/id1478300769)

This app helps monitor pet health by calculating respiration and pulse rates, dosage calculations based on weight, and daily caloric needs. It uses haptic feedback for accurate counting and the digital crown for easy data entry.

**Highlights:** Respiration and pulse rate counting with haptic feedback, Weight and mg/kg dosage calculation, Daily caloric needs calculation, Supports KG or LB weight units, Customizable life stage factors for calorie calculation, Quick data entry using digital crown

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily navigate menus, adjust volume, and change channels using your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Supports a wide range of popular smart TV operating systems and brands.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as TV remote, Supports popular smart TV OS, Works with 100+ brands, Auto-detects smart TVs, Wi-Fi connectivity, All common remote commands

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well with various TVs
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter TV PIN
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Offer free version with limited features
- Add support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vet Help free?

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

### Is Smart TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vet Help or Smart TV Remote Control Plus?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. Vet Help averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do Vet Help or Smart TV Remote Control Plus have ads?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus shows ads; Vet Help does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vet Help or Smart TV Remote Control Plus?

Vet Help ships an update every 5 months, and Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vet Help was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Control Plus on November 12, 2026.

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