Comparison

SmartRemote vs Pult

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

Pult

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and apps with ease. Use your phone's keyboard for quick typing on your TV and navigate with a trackpad.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • App launching and navigation
  • Keyboard for TV typing
  • Trackpad and mouse mode
  • Customizable remote layout
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Pult - Remote Control TV Turn your smartphone into a powerful universal remote for your TV. Control power, volume, channels, and apps with ease. Welcome to Pult, the smart and free remote control app that transforms your phone into a universal remote for your TV. Seamlessly control all basic functions of your TV (power, volume, channel navigation). Effortlessly launch and navigate native apps (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, etc.) and built-in browser. Use your phone's keyboard to type searches, passwords, and URLs on your TV instantly - no more clicking letter by letter! Key Features: - TV Guide & Quick Channels: Browse channels and switch between your favorites in one tap. - Trackpad & Mouse Mode: Navigate smart menus on your TV as if using a computer mouse. - Customizable Remote Layout: Arrange only the buttons you need for a clean, personalized experience. - No Hardware Needed: No IR blaster required! Uses your home Wi-Fi for a reliable connection. How to Start: - Download Pult. - Ensure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi. - The app will automatically find your TV. Select it and start controlling! - Simplify your entertainment. Download Pult TV now and never search for your physical remote again! Terms and Conditions: https://docsappfluo.com/termscondition-pultremotecontrol Privacy Policy: https://docsappfluo.com/privacypolicy-pultremotecontrol

Screenshots

SmartRemote4 screens
Pult4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pult at 5.0 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Pult also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartRemote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Pult sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pult 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, Pult fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartRemote versus Pult: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRemotePult
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
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 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDAppfluo Ltd

Customer experience

SmartRemote

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

Pult

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
3 purchases

Pult

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access (1 Week)7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Premium Access (1 Month)$12.991 Month
  • Premium Access (1 Year)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pult free?
Pult is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Pult?
Pult is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pult averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartRemote or Pult have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; Pult does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or Pult?
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Pult fortnightly. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pult on October 24, 2026.

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