SmartRemote vs TVRemoteX
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
TVRemoteX
Control your smart TV with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. Easily adjust volume, change channels, navigate menus, and cast content. Offers quick access through widgets and voice commands.
- Smart TV control via iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- Volume, channel, navigation, and playback controls
- Home Screen widgets for quick access
- Siri voice control and Apple Shortcuts integration
- Cast photos and videos to TV
- Touchpad and D-pad navigation
- iPhone keyboard for text input
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TVRemoteX is an iPhone remote control app for compatible smart TVs. It brings everyday TV controls, text input, touch navigation, and quick actions into one focused interface, so you can control compatible TVs faster on the same Wi-Fi network. After pairing and authorization, use your iPhone to adjust volume, change channels, navigate menus, type searches, launch supported TV apps, and manage playback. TVRemoteX is built around frequent living-room actions instead of burying daily controls in deep menus. Core features: Discover and connect to compatible TVs on your local network. Power, volume, channel, navigation, Back, Home, and playback controls. Home Screen widgets for quick power, volume, mute, channel, and navigation actions. Siri voice control and Apple Shortcuts for supported power, volume, mute, playback, and remote commands after connecting once in TVRemoteX. Cast photos and videos from your iPhone to your TV. Touchpad and D-pad controls for comfortable TV navigation. iPhone keyboard input for searches, accounts, and passwords. Apple Watch remote for quick controls when your iPhone is nearby. Turn your TV off on a schedule with Shortcuts automations. App list and quick launch on supported devices. Input source, media playback, and common TV control entry points. Pairing, authorization, PIN, PSK, and reconnect guidance. Experience details: Clear connection states, pairing requests, and failure reasons. Designed for daily control in living rooms, bedrooms, and shared home TVs. Stable button placement to reduce repeated searching and mis-taps. Connect a TV in the app first, then use widgets for faster access to the most recently connected device. Compatibility: TVRemoteX works with many compatible smart TVs and TV devices from major brands, including select models from Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Android TV / Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, TCL, Hisense, VIZIO, Philips, Panasonic, Sharp, Xiaomi, and more. Available features may vary by TV brand, model, system version, region settings, TV permissions, and local network environment. Some TVs may require on-screen authorization, PIN entry, or enabling remote control features in TV settings. TVRemoteX is an independent remote control app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer or platform owner. Some advanced features, including Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch controls, selected Siri commands, and selected advanced controls, may require in-app purchases, auto-renewable subscriptions, or one-time purchases. Prices, trials, renewals, and cancellation details are shown on the App Store purchase sheet. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://giant-lipstick-064.notion.site/TV-Remote-Privacy-Policy-341a9f25e48f804b8008ffd7160a2788
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TVRemoteX at 100% against SmartRemote's 10%. TVRemoteX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TVRemoteX sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TVRemoteX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of SmartRemote's written reviews are positive against 100% of TVRemoteX's.
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, TVRemoteX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRemote | TVRemoteX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | BiHai Song |
Customer experience
SmartRemote
TVRemoteX
In-app purchases
SmartRemote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
TVRemoteX
- Personal Weekly Pro Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Family Weekly Pro Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Personal Yearly Pro Plan$22.991 Year
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- Family Yearly Pro Plan$28.991 Year
- Personal Lifetime Pro Plan$39.99
- Family Lifetime Pro Plan$44.99
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