SmartRemote vs RemoTV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartRemote
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.
- 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
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Control your Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Fire TV, Xiaomi and Hisense Smart TVs — plus Apple TV, soundbars, set-top boxes and projectors — from one app. No more juggling multiple remotes. TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful universal remote. Discover your TVs automatically on Wi-Fi, tap to connect, and start controlling instantly. NEW IN 3.0: APPLE TV, HOMEKIT & MATTER + A dedicated Apple TV remote with a clean, Apple-style clickpad + Control Apple TV and HomeKit-enabled TVs set up in Apple's Home app + Works with Matter accessories you've added to Apple Home + No IP addresses or pairing codes needed — your devices just appear MORE THAN JUST TVs + Dedicated remotes for soundbars, set-top & cable boxes, and projectors + Organize every device by room and open the right remote in a tap SUPPORTED BRANDS + Samsung Smart TV (2016+) + LG webOS TV + Sony Bravia + Roku TV & Roku players + Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick + Xiaomi Mi TV / Mi Box + Hisense VIDAA TV + Apple TV, HomeKit & Matter TVs FULL REMOTE CONTROL + D-pad navigation with OK/Select + Volume up/down and mute + Channel up/down + Power on/off with Wake-on-LAN + Home, Back, Menu, Source/Input + Number pad for direct channel entry + Media controls: Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop SMART FEATURES + Touchpad with LG Magic Remote-style mouse control + Type on your phone, text appears on TV + Launch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more + Browse on your phone, watch on your TV + Mirror videos, photos and music to your TV EASY SETUP + Auto-discovers Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network + Apple TV & HomeKit devices set up through Apple's Home app + Connect by IP address for manual setup + Wake powered-off TVs with Wake-on-LAN + No hub or extra hardware required Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings. Terms & Conditions: https://mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html
RemoTV
Transform your smartphone into a universal smart TV remote. Control channels, volume, and settings with an intuitive interface, touchpad, and keyboard. Streamline your entertainment experience with effortless setup and quick access to streaming services.
- Universal TV remote control
- Essential TV controls (volume, channels, settings)
- Handy keyboard for text input
- Responsive touchpad for navigation
- Effortless Wi-Fi setup
- Instant access to streaming apps
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TV remote always goes missing? Frustrated by complicated controls? Meet RemoTV—the universal smart TV remote always within reach. Compatible with top brands, this app will make your TV viewing experience smooth and intuitive. Dive straight into your digital entertainment without wrestling with your remote to log in or type the movie you want to watch. No more fuss–just fun! RemoTV offers a full range of features that lets you seamlessly switch between channels, adjust the volume, or fine-tune TV settings, all from the comfort of your iPhone. No more guessing which button does what—the intuitive touchpad and keyboard ensure smooth and straightforward navigation. This app makes it easy to manage your TV no matter where you are. Whether you're binge-watching in the living room or catching up on shows from the kitchen, enjoy complete control of your TV from every corner of your home. What you'll love about RemoTV Universal TV remote: the app works on a wide variety of smart TVs. Essential controls: change the volume, fast-forward, switch channels, adjust TV settings, and more. Just like your trusty old remote, but smarter. Handy keyboard: forget about the tedious process of typing on your TV screen. Now you can input your queries right from your iPhone hassle-free. Responsive touchpad: no need to fumble with physical buttons—our touchpad lets you seamlessly glide through menus and scroll content. Effortless setup: just connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, and you’re good to go—no manuals or elaborate pairing. Instant access to entertainment: launch streaming services and apps in a snap using handy shortcuts. It's time to retire your old remote and discover a new level of comfort with a responsive and ultra-compatible remote control that effortlessly guides you to your desired content. Streamline your TV experience with smart and reliable RemoTV today! PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - You can subscribe to get unlimited access to certain app features. - Subscriptions are billed automatically at the rate depending on the selected subscription plan. By using the app, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://ascellamobile.com/remotv/privacy/ https://ascellamobile.com/remotv/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RemoTV at 4.6 against SmartRemote's 3.0. RemoTV also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 2) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and RemoTV sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RemoTV holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoTV has 18K 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 20% of RemoTV's.
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, RemoTV every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRemote | RemoTV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (18K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 20.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #101 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | EpicScale Inc |
Customer experience
SmartRemote
RemoTV
Bugs and requests
SmartRemote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
RemoTV
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to locate TV
- Remote controls not working as expected
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
Requested features
4 requests- Add volume control
- Improve stability and reduce disconnections
- Offer more features in free version
- Provide easier subscription cancellation
In-app purchases
SmartRemote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
RemoTV
- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
- Weekly plan$6.997 Days
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- Weekly subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Weekly Plan$9.997 Days
- Monthly premium access$9.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
- Yearly premium access$39.991 Year
Questions
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