# TV Remote vs Pano Smart TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 630K against Pano Smart TV Remote Control's 292. TV Remote also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Pano Smart TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pano Smart TV Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pano Smart TV Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 630K ratings behind it against 292, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update monthly, Pano Smart TV Remote Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Pano Smart TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (630K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879/reviews) | **[4.7 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pano-smart-tv-remote-control/id6480043928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **630K** | 292 |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [AI Health Selfcare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871119390) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1539090879)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Grossing · Utilities, #4 Top Free · Utilities, #82 Top Free, #163 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** WIFI TV connection, Smart TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, Channel launching, Voice search

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium. | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Connects easily
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 🔒 Works with multiple TVs
- 👍 Helpful when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires original remote for setup
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔋 Drains phone battery

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize TV
- Power button doesn't work
- Volume controls not functioning

**Requested features**

- Allow remote control without original remote
- Offer more free features
- Improve reliability and stability


### Pano Smart TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pano-smart-tv-remote-control/id6480043928)

Control your smart TV and cast content from your phone. This app offers universal remote functions, screen mirroring, and web casting for a seamless viewing experience. Manage channels, search for shows, and enjoy your media on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV remote, Screen mirroring, Web casting, Channel management, Virtual keyboard search, Automatic device recognition

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| monthly_3dayfree | $19.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pano Smart TV Remote Control free?

Pano Smart TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Pano Smart TV Remote Control?

Pano Smart TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 630K ratings, while Pano Smart TV Remote Control averages 4.7 from 292 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Pano Smart TV Remote Control have ads?

Both TV Remote and Pano Smart TV Remote Control show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Pano Smart TV Remote Control?

TV Remote ships an update monthly, and Pano Smart TV Remote Control every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pano Smart TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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