Comparison

SmartRemote vs Remote Control for Apple TV

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

Remote Control for Apple TV

Transform your iPhone into a comprehensive remote and casting device for your TV. Effortlessly navigate, type, stream media, and even mirror your screen wirelessly. Includes an IPTV player and pro tools for advanced use.

Highlights
  • Smart trackpad navigation
  • iPhone keyboard input
  • Wireless media casting
  • Screen mirroring via AirPlay
  • IPTV player with M3U playlist support
  • File browser with WebDAV
  • Live camera casting
Features
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The most powerful Remote and Cast app — now with full Apple TV support.AirCast turns your iPhone into a complete companion for your TV. Navigate with a smart trackpad, type with your iPhone keyboard, control volume through AirPlay, and cast photos, videos, music, and documents wirelessly. Plus IPTV, screen mirroring, and live camera casting — all in one beautifully designed app. Whether you're sharing memories with family, watching your favorite shows, presenting in a meeting, or using screen mirroring via AirPlay, AirCast is the most versatile casting and remote companion for your iPhone. — DISCLAIMER — AirCast is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Apple Inc. "AirPlay" is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. AirCast works with AirPlay-compatible streaming devices. — KEY FEATURES — CAST & STREAM * Send photos, videos, and Live Photos wirelessly * Stream music with full playback controls * Cast PDFs, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents * Open and play web videos directly on the big screen * Cast URLs from your browser * Screen mirroring via AirPlay with low latency support SMART REMOTE * Gesture trackpad for fluid navigation — swipe to scroll, tap to select * Physical-style buttons: Back, Home, Menu, Play/Pause * Volume control through AirPlay connection * Built-in keyboard for fast text input on search, login, and forms * Customizable button layouts to match your style IPTV PLAYER * Load your own M3U or M3U8 playlists * Browse free channels with EPG support * Save favorites and create custom categories * Smooth playback with adaptive streaming LIBRARY & FILE BROWSER * Built-in file browser with WebDAV support * Add files from Cloud, Downloads, or local storage * Cast documents and media directly from your library * Organize your media collection in one place PRO TOOLS * Whiteboard: draw live and cast in real time * Screen mirroring with low latency * Live camera casting for tutorials, presentations, and more — UNLOCK PRO — Get full access to all premium features with two flexible options: * Weekly Plan — auto-renewable subscription with optional free trial * Lifetime Unlock — one-time purchase, all current and future Pro features — SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS — * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. * You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. * Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://air-cast-ed1ec.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://air-cast-ed1ec.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

SmartRemote4 screens
Remote Control for Apple TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Apple TV at 5.0 against SmartRemote's 3.0. Remote Control for Apple TV also leads on 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

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 Remote Control for Apple TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for Apple TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, Remote Control for Apple TV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartRemote versus Remote Control for Apple TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartRemoteRemote Control for Apple TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDKenta Suzuki

Customer experience

SmartRemote

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

Remote Control for Apple TV

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
2 purchases

Remote Control for Apple TV

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Apple TV free?
Remote Control for Apple TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartRemote or Remote Control for Apple TV?
Remote Control for Apple TV is rated higher. SmartRemote averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Remote Control for Apple TV averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SmartRemote or Remote Control for Apple TV have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; Remote Control for Apple TV does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartRemote or Remote Control for Apple TV?
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, and Remote Control for Apple TV fortnightly. Most recently, SmartRemote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Remote Control for Apple TV on October 8, 2026.

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