# Smart TV Remote Control Plus vs TV Remote For Android

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote Control Plus at 4.5 against TV Remote For Android's 1.0. Smart TV Remote Control Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 1). 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 TV Remote For Android sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Control Plus has 20K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of TV Remote For Android's.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote For Android every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote Control Plus | TV Remote For Android |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-for-android/id6743337804/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **24.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) | [Jksol Infotech LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780266924) |

## 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


### TV Remote For Android

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-for-android/id6743337804)

Control your smart TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate settings, change channels, adjust volume, and more. Connects seamlessly via Wi-Fi with auto-discovery for quick setup.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control, Channel switching, Volume adjustment, Wi-Fi connectivity, Auto-discovery setup, Power ON/OFF

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Life Time Premium Access | $27.99 | one-time |


## 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 TV Remote For Android free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or TV Remote For Android?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while TV Remote For Android averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart TV Remote Control Plus or TV Remote For Android have ads?

Both Smart TV Remote Control Plus and TV Remote For Android show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart TV Remote Control Plus or TV Remote For Android?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote For Android every 4 months. Most recently, Smart TV Remote Control Plus was updated on November 12, 2026 and TV Remote For Android on November 4, 2026.

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