# SmartRemote vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 100% against SmartRemote's 10%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (68 vs 2). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 68 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 100% of TV Remote's.

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, TV Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-tvs-remote/id1642685338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [Hung Duong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523034470) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736)

Control all your Smart TVs from a single app, eliminating the need for multiple remotes. Seamlessly mirror content from your phone and navigate your TV with a touchpad and convenient text entry.

**Highlights:** Effortless Smart TV Control, Mirror Videos, Photos, and Music, Easy Mouse Control with Touchpad, Convenient Text Entry, Volume and Channel Control, Player Controls, Abundance of Menu Options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-tvs-remote/id1642685338)

Control your smart TV seamlessly from your phone. This app supports a wide range of brands, offers features like app launching and voice search, and allows IPTV playlist playback. Upgrade to premium to remove ads and unlock all functionalities.

**Highlights:** Control all smart TVs, Auto-detect devices on WiFi, Play IPTV M3U playlists, Touchpad navigation, Launch apps directly, Fast keyboard and voice search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Premium | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

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

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or TV Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.7 from 68 ratings.

### Do SmartRemote or TV Remote have ads?

Both SmartRemote and TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or TV Remote?

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and TV Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on September 3, 2026 and TV Remote on September 29, 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.*