SmartRemote vs EXIF Cleaner
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
EXIF Cleaner
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Have you ever wondered who can see exactly where and when your photos were taken? EXIF Cleaner allows you to permanently erase hidden GPS coordinates, device models, and timestamps embedded in your photos in seconds. Designed for data privacy enthusiasts, second-hand marketplace sellers, and anyone who wants to share safely. Hide your home address when uploading items to marketplaces or completely block location tracking when sharing on social media. KEY FEATURES Share Sheet Integration: Strip metadata and share directly without leaving your Photos or Messages app with a single tap. Batch Processing: Select an entire album and securely scrub metadata from hundreds of photos at once. Advanced Map View: Inspect hidden map coordinates and camera direction on Apple Maps before sharing. Dictionary Format: Copy raw EXIF tags (ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed) for advanced analysis. PRIVACY & SECURITY 100% On-Device Processing: The app requires no internet connection to function. Zero Data Collection: Absolutely no analytics or data collected. Your photos are never uploaded to remote servers and stay securely on your Apple device. Privacy: https://bseyha.notion.site/privacy-policy-exif-meta https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartRemote at Free against EXIF Cleaner's $0.29. SmartRemote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). EXIF Cleaner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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
SmartRemote is free to download; EXIF Cleaner costs $0.29 up front. SmartRemote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. EXIF Cleaner asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmartRemote ships an update every 8 days, EXIF Cleaner every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartRemote | EXIF Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.29 |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD | Halit Seyfullah Baskurt |
In-app purchases
SmartRemote
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
EXIF Cleaner
No in-app purchases
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