Comparison

Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs Remote for Android TV

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

Head to head
About

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily navigate menus, adjust volume, and change channels using your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Supports a wide range of popular smart TV operating systems and brands.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as TV remote
  • Supports popular smart TV OS
  • Works with 100+ brands
  • Auto-detects smart TVs
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • All common remote commands
Features
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Can't find your TV remote control? This app will let you use your iPhone or iPad as a Remote TV Control! Advantagers: - Control compatible smart TVs over your local network. - Works with compatible smart TVs from a range of manufacturers. - Auto Detect smart TV - All TV Remote commands you need - Easy to use All common commands available: Change Volume, Switch Channel, Navigation, Power Off, Menu, Info, Tools etc. You don't have to stay close to TV to make it works because our app works through Wi-Fi 1. Make sure your TV is on since at least 30 sec 2. Phone and TV are connect to the same Wi-Fi (Local) network 3. Your phone is connected to Wi-Fi network Disclaimer: This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. Enjoy and leave your feedback! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription to get Pro Access. Good to know: The payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period depend on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, half-annual or annual) unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Next subscriptions available: • 1-week subscription - Weekly Pro Access – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-month subscription - Monthly Pro Access – from US$ 4.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-year subscription - Yearly Pro Access – from US$ 15.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-week subscription with trial - Weekly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 2.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-month subscription with trial - Monthly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 4.99 - Price may change depending on your country • 1-year subscription with trial - Yearly Pro Access with Trial – from US$ 15.99 - Price may change depending on your country Terms Of Use: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/term_of_use.txt Privacy Policy: https://dreamteam-apps.pl/privacy_policy.txt

About

Remote for Android TV

Control your Android Smart TV with your phone or tablet. Features voice commands, a built-in keyboard for searches, and a touchpad for easy navigation. Quickly launch apps and manage volume directly from the application.

Highlights
  • Voice commands
  • Built-in keyboard for search
  • Touchpad control
  • Quick app launching
  • Volume information display
  • Physical remote emulation
Features
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Remote for Android TV application allows you to control your Android Smart TV instead of using a physical remote. ◆ VOICE and KEYBOARD SUPPORTED ◆ Features: ◆ Voice commands ◆ Built-in keyboard for search ◆ Touchpad ◆ Quick launch applications ◆ Volume information directly visible on the application ◆ Control your TV as you normally would with a physical remote ◆ Your last remote is saved for quick and easy access ◆ More exiting features coming soon.. Connect your phone/tablet to the same WiFi network as your TV device for the application to work. Have questions or feedback? Drop us an email to support@simha.tech DISCLAIMER - This is not an official app by Google. Privacy Policy: https://simhasoftware.com/remote-atv/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart TV Remote Control Plus4 screens
Remote for Android TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart TV Remote Control Plus and Remote for Android TV both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Remote for Android TV's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's. Smart TV Remote Control Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Smart TV Remote Control Plus sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Remote for Android TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart TV Remote Control Plus against 4.5 for Remote for Android TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 72% of Remote for Android TV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote for Android TV monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart TV Remote Control Plus versus Remote for Android TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV Remote Control PlusRemote for Android TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20K ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.9% of reviews72.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better13K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.Raghav Ahuja

Customer experience

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

All ratings20,456 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews1,340 reviews
Positive24.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative70.4%

Remote for Android TV

All ratings12,236 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews542 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Works well with various TVs
  • 💡 Useful for lost remotes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections
  • 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

Remote for Android TV

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful when remote is lost
  • 🚀 Connects easily
  • 👍 Minimalistic and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buttons not working as expected
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain TVs
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
  • 🐛 Requires constant reconnection

Bugs and requests

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to enter TV PIN
  • Incompatible with certain TV models
  • Buttons not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve connection stability
  • Offer free version with limited features
  • Add support for more TV brands

Remote for Android TV

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard not working for TV connection
  • Volume control not functioning
  • Inconsistent button responsiveness
  • Frequent disconnections from TV

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add TV settings button
  • Implement a true trackpad with scroll function
  • Allow customization of shortcut buttons
  • Add landscape orientation support for tablets
  • Provide a one-time purchase option to remove ads

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Smart TV Remote Control Plus

Subscriptions9
  • Universal Remote Control Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Week Premium with Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week Premium with Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • 1 Week Premium Access2 variants$5.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium with Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Premium with Trial7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium$24.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium$29.991 Year
4 purchases

Remote for Android TV

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access (3 Months)$3.993 Months
  • Premium access (6 Months)$5.996 Months
  • Premium access (12 Months)$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium access (Lifetime)$19.99

Questions

Is Smart TV Remote Control Plus free?
Smart TV Remote Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote for Android TV free?
Remote for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Remote for Android TV?
Remote for Android TV is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Remote for Android TV averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Remote for Android TV have ads?
Both Smart TV Remote Control Plus and Remote for Android TV show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Remote for Android TV?
Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote for Android TV monthly. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Control Plus was updated on November 4, 2026 and Remote for Android TV on November 4, 2026.

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