# Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs Stick Master

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote Control Plus at 4.5 against Stick Master's 3.9. Smart TV Remote Control Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 82). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Stick Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Control Plus has 20K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 9% of Stick Master's.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, Stick Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Control Plus | Stick Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews)** | [3.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-master-remote-control/id6736367450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | **24.9% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [Miroslav Ciubinidze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795058472) |

## 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


### Stick Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-master-remote-control/id6736367450)

Turn your smartphone into a versatile TV remote. Easily control channels, volume, and navigate menus with a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard. Offers wide compatibility for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Smartphone TV remote, Wide compatibility, Touchpad navigation, Joystick control, Integrated keyboard, Channel and volume adjustment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick Master - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick Master - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Better than manufacturer remote
- 👍 Good when it works

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work
- ❌ Charges without subscription
- ❌ App ghost
- ❌ Overpriced
- ❌ Paid but still ads

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- App asks to buy premium constantly
- App debited money without use
- App doesn't connect to TV
- App shows ads even after payment

**Requested features**

- Need to connect when TV is off
- Need to connect when phone is off


## 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 Stick Master free?

Stick Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Stick Master?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Stick Master averages 3.9 from 82 ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Stick Master have ads?

Both Smart TV Remote Control Plus and Stick Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or Stick Master?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stick Master every 3 months. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Control Plus was updated on November 5, 2026 and Stick Master on November 4, 2026.

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