Comparison

Next Icon vs Remote Control Smart TV pro

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

Head to head
About

Next Icon

Easily install custom icon packs with a single click or design your own unique icons and packs. Personalize your home screen with a vast library of pre-built elements and save your creations for future editing. This app simplifies icon customization without needing additional shortcut apps.

Highlights
  • One-click icon pack installation
  • Create custom icons and packs
  • Customize icons with pre-built elements
  • Save and edit icons anytime
  • Preview icons before installation
  • No 'Shortcuts' app needed
Features
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Install stylish Icon pack with only ONE click or design your icons/Packs and directly add them to your home screen. ◆No more need for the 'Shortcuts' app to create icons◆ ◆ Main features: * Install stylish icon pack with one click * So many icon packs for different themes * Create your icon and install icons directly * Customize your icons with 12000 prebuilt icons, text, backgrounds, etc * Save your icons and edit them any time * See your icons preview before install them. * completely match with 'Next Widget' and 'Next Keyboard' App * Totally free app FOREVER * No ads FOREVER Install Icon Pack Steps: 1.open 'Next Icon' 2.choose your icon pack 3.press on install and that's it! Install custom icon : 1.open 'Next Icon' 2.press + bottom 3.create your icon and select your reference app 4.press on saving and install Install custom Pack: 1.open 'Next Icon' 2.press + with double square shape 3.enter your pack details 3.add/create your icons 4.press on saving and install ----------------------------- ►Notes: 〉All icon pack is under their own designer support. 〉Please note: Please Report to us all translation or functionality problems through the Instagram support page. (link is inside the app)

About

Remote Control Smart TV pro

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Control power, volume, channels, and navigate menus with ease. Instantly launch and manage your favorite streaming apps directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Full remote functionality
  • Quick access to TV settings
  • Automatic discovery of TV apps
  • Instantly launch and control apps
  • Seamless and responsive navigation
Features
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Remote Control Smart TV pro turns your smartphone into a convenient and powerful remote for your TV. Features: - Full remote functionality: power on/off, Home, Back, Exit, OK, directional arrows, volume and channel controls, mute, and numeric keypad - Quick access to TV settings and menu navigation - Automatic discovery of installed Roku apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Apple TV, and more - Instantly launch apps and control them using the remote interface - Seamless and responsive navigation for a smooth user experience Take full control of your TV — right from your phone! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jStFOXAg3lScw4gFW8zzPFpuI2WxRxkQu8QCISBOUAI/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XScSt4vypj-HaIw8Sos2Sxl27WLlv3ZBXJQfYYn9v78/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Next Icon4 screens
Remote Control Smart TV pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Icon at none against Remote Control Smart TV pro's 3. Next Icon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remote Control Smart TV pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Next Icon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Icon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Icon has 468 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Icon ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote Control Smart TV pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Next Icon versus Remote Control Smart TV pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext IconRemote Control Smart TV pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (468 ratings) — better4.5 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews92.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings468 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPURE PLANT PRO LTD.3 Sparks Learning, LLC

Customer experience

Next Icon

All ratings467 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.9%

Remote Control Smart TV pro

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Next Icon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App fails to load or connect to server
  • Inability to save or apply custom icons
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand icon pack selection
  • Add more app icon customization options
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials

Remote Control Smart TV pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Next Icon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remote Control Smart TV pro

Subscriptions2
  • Control Remote Premium$4.997 Days
  • Remote Control Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Smart TV PRO$119.99

Questions

Is Next Icon free?
Next Icon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control Smart TV pro free?
Remote Control Smart TV pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Icon or Remote Control Smart TV pro?
Next Icon is rated higher. Next Icon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Remote Control Smart TV pro averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Next Icon or Remote Control Smart TV pro have ads?
Both Next Icon and Remote Control Smart TV pro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Icon or Remote Control Smart TV pro?
Next Icon ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote Control Smart TV pro every 2 months. Most recently, Next Icon was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remote Control Smart TV pro on October 24, 2026.

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