Comparison

SmartRemote vs PartyRide

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

PartyRide

Features
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PartyRide – Ride Together, Party Together! PartyRide makes getting to events, parties, and social gatherings easier and more fun. Connect with friends, share rides, and enjoy a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation experience. Key Features: Easy Ride Booking: Quickly find and book rides with friends or nearby users. Social Connections: Join parties, events, and see who’s going. Safety First: Verified users and secure ride details for worry-free travel. Real-Time Tracking: Know your ride status and arrival time. Notifications & Updates: Stay informed about changes and updates in your rides. PartyRide combines convenience, safety, and social fun to make your journey memorable. Download now and start riding together!

Screenshots

SmartRemote4 screens
PartyRide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PartyRide at none against SmartRemote's 3. PartyRide also leads on ads (none vs shown). SmartRemote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PartyRide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, PartyRide monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmartRemote versus PartyRide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRemotePartyRide
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDIDBASE SOFTWARE, LLC

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
None

PartyRide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PartyRide free?
PartyRide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartRemote or PartyRide have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; PartyRide does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or PartyRide?
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and PartyRide monthly. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and PartyRide on September 26, 2026.

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