Comparison

SmartRemote vs Remo

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Remo

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for your TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigation with a sleek interface. Works over Wi-Fi with most Smart TVs.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV remote support
  • Full TV control (power, volume, channels)
  • Wi-Fi connectivity, no extra hardware
  • Sleek and easy-to-use interface
  • Auto-discovery for quick connection
Features
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Remo: Universal Remote TV Control Remo transforms your iPhone into a smart and powerful remote control for your television. Whether you’ve lost your remote, it’s broken, or you simply want a better experience — Remo is your go-to solution for controlling your Smart TV. Features(pro required): * Universal remote support for Smart TVs * Full control: power, volume, channels, navigation & more * Works over Wi-Fi — no extra hardware required * Sleek, modern, and easy-to-use interface * Save time — no more searching for physical remotes * Connect quickly with auto-discovery
 Compatibility: Remo works with most Smart TVs that support network remote control features.
Simply connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network and start controlling instantly. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings. Canceling your subscription will disable future access to premium features after the current billing cycle ends. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/remoprivacy/
 Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/remoprivacy/

Screenshots

SmartRemote4 screens
Remo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remo at 5.0 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Remo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). SmartRemote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Remo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Remo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartRemote versus Remo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRemoteRemo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDPERIZADE ERBAS

Customer experience

SmartRemote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Remo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SmartRemote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
2 purchases

Remo

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remo free?
Remo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Remo?
Remo is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Remo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartRemote or Remo have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; Remo does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or Remo?
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Remo every 2 days. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Remo on October 8, 2026.

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