# Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs Remote for Android TV

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Control Plus | Remote for Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [Raghav Ahuja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651077703) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter TV PIN
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Offer free version with limited features
- Add support for more TV brands


### Remote for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-for-android-tv/id1668755298)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium access (3 Months) | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium access (6 Months) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium access (12 Months) | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium access (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working for TV connection
- Volume control not functioning
- Inconsistent button responsiveness
- Frequent disconnections from TV

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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