# SmartRemote vs Remo

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | Remo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remo-universal-tv-remote/id6749371737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [PERIZADE ERBAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705766658) |

## 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 |


### Remo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remo-universal-tv-remote/id6749371737)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*