# SmartRemote vs TVRemoteX

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.

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 November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartRemote | TVRemoteX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartremote-tv-controller/id1508991736/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvremotex-universal-tv-remote/id6755671893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) | [BiHai Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458314492) |

## 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 |


### TVRemoteX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvremotex-universal-tv-remote/id6755671893)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile TV remote. Control volume, navigate menus, type searches, and cast media. Offers advanced features like widgets, Apple Watch integration, and Siri commands.

**Highlights:** Basic TV controls (power, volume, channels), Keyboard and touchpad for text input and navigation, Home Screen widgets for quick access, Apple Watch controls, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Cast photos and videos to TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly Pro Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Family Weekly Pro Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Yearly Pro Plan | $22.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly Pro Plan | $28.99 | per year |
| Personal Lifetime Pro Plan | $39.99 | one-time |
| Family Lifetime Pro Plan | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartRemote free?

SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TVRemoteX free?

TVRemoteX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or TVRemoteX?

TVRemoteX is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TVRemoteX averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SmartRemote or TVRemoteX have ads?

SmartRemote shows ads; TVRemoteX does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or TVRemoteX?

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and TVRemoteX weekly. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on November 7, 2026 and TVRemoteX on November 9, 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.*