Comparison

Smart Kontrol vs Instant Remote for Point

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Instant Remote for Point

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

Smart Kontrol

Features

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1. Smart phone remote control: control home appliances i.e. Lighting, Aircon, Curtain, doorlock, from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices

About

Instant Remote for Point

Features

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DISCLAIMER This is the companion app for the OpenInfrared Point. Hardware is REQUIRED. Order here: https://openinfrared.com

Screenshots

Smart Kontrol4 screens

Instant Remote for Point3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Instant Remote for Point at every 2 weeks against Smart Kontrol's every 3 months. Smart Kontrol's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Kontrol ships an update every 3 months, Instant Remote for Point every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Smart Kontrol versus Instant Remote for Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Smart Kontrol	Instant Remote for Point
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	207 MB	14 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Thanapon Srichawengsap	DYLA, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Smart Kontrol

No in-app purchases

None

Instant Remote for Point

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Kontrol free?

Smart Kontrol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Instant Remote for Point free?

Instant Remote for Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Smart Kontrol or Instant Remote for Point have ads?

Neither Smart Kontrol nor Instant Remote for Point shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Smart Kontrol or Instant Remote for Point?

Smart Kontrol ships an update every 3 months, and Instant Remote for Point every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Kontrol was updated on October 25, 2026 and Instant Remote for Point on October 25, 2026.