TV Remote vs Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote
Control your smart TV directly from your phone. Connect via WIFI to manage volume, channels, and navigation with a touchpad and keyboard. Supports major brands like Samsung, Roku, and LG.
- WIFI TV connection
- Smart TV detection
- Touchpad navigation
- Keyboard input
- Channel launching
- Voice search
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TV Remote is the ultimate solution for controlling your Smart TV from the comfort of your phone. With its easy-to-use interface and compatibility with various TV brands such as Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, FireTV, AndroidTV, Vizio, and Hisense, this app lets you take charge of your TV viewing experience. You can connect your device to your TV via WIFI, and enjoy full control of your TV functions, including volume, channels, input sources, and more, right from your mobile device. Whether you're watching a movie, playing games, or simply relaxing, the app makes it easy to manage your TV, no matter where you are. Try it today and discover a whole new level of TV control. Main features: * Automatically detects Smart TVs on the same WIFI network * Works with most popular TV brands * Large touchpad for easy menu and content navigation * Launch channels directly from the app * Fast and simple keyboard input * Voice search for hands-free control *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. (with 3-day free trial) a monthly subscription a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, or any other TV brands listed above. Privacy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
This app transforms your phone into a universal remote for all popular TV brands. Easily control your smart TV, cast photos, videos, and games to the big screen, and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience.
- Replaces multiple physical remotes
- Screencast photos, videos, and games
- Easy WiFi setup
- Automatic server detection
- Keyboard input for searching
- Customizable themes
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Smart Remote Control & TV Cast app will take the place of your old, clunky physical remotes. It works with all popular TV brands and allows you to control your smart TV right from your iPhone. All you need to do is go through a few easy steps to connect your phone with your TV device using the same WiFi network. You will definitely enjoy this easy, flawless process of controlling everything on your television with your phone! The app also lets you mirror what’s on your phone’s screen to a bigger screen. Exactly what’s showing on your phone will appear on the TV, whether it’s a video, a photo, or a game stream! Key features: • One app replaces several physical remotes • Screencasting of photos, videos, presentations, and games • Quick and simple setup process • Automatic server detection to easily find and connect to the right network • Keyboard input for a quick search • Various designs and themes to add some style Disclaimer: For Smart TVs / Devices, the only setting required is to connect your phone as well as your Smart TV / Device to the same Wifi network. Smart Remote Control & TV Cast will make your life much easier by streamlining your TV-watching experience. No need to get up from the couch and look for a missed remote control—it's on your phone! No need to go and buy batteries—the mobile app will never discharge! Join the millions of happy users! Get Smart Remote Control & TV Cast for free and start browsing your favorite shows or screencasting your photos and videos to a big screen easily with your phone! Privacy Policy: https://remotetv.click/pp Terms of Use: https://remotetv.click/tou Support e-mail: support@remotetv.click
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote Control & TV Cast at none against TV Remote's shown. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (632K vs 11K) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control & TV Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 632K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 11% of Smart Remote Control & TV Cast's.
TV Remote ships an update monthly, Smart Remote Control & TV Cast every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | TV Remote | Smart Remote Control & TV Cast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (632K ratings) — better | 4.2 (11K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 632K — better | 11K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EVOLLY.APP | Zooma Apps Limited |
Customer experience
TV Remote
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
User reviews
TV Remote
From 632K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works as a remote control
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when original remote is lost
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to TV
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔌 Doesn't work without WiFi
- 🤖 Doesn't support volume control
Bugs and requests
TV Remote
Reported bugs
3 issues- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning
Requested features
3 requests- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Free trial immediately ends after activation
Requested features
3 requests- One-time payment option
- Support for more TV brands
- Volume control functionality
In-app purchases
TV Remote
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$8.991 Month
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- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium.$44.99
Smart Remote Control & TV Cast
- Smart TV Remote: Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Smart Remote Control: Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Remote Control: Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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- Smart TV Remote: Monthly$9.991 Month
- Remote Control for TV: 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Monthly TV Remote Control$12.991 Month
- Smart TV Control for 3 Months$19.993 Months
- Smart Remote Control: 1 Year$29.991 Year
- TV Remote Control: 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Smart Remote Control: 1 Year$49.991 Year
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