Comparison

TV Remote vs RCA Smart Remote

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control multiple devices, navigate with a touchpad, and use smart text input for searches. Enjoy quick app access and full playback control from your wrist or phone.

Highlights
  • Multi-device control
  • Smart Wi-Fi detection and pairing
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Smart text and voice input
  • Apple Watch control
  • One-tap app launching
  • Full playback control
Features
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TV Remote: Control Smart TV transforms your iPhone into a powerful universal remote, allowing you to effortlessly control a wide range of smart TVs and streaming devices. No more juggling multiple physical remotes – one app is all you need to manage all your streaming equipment. ## KEY FEATURES ### Multi-Device Control Supports a full range of mainstream streaming devices and smart TVs, with more compatible devices coming soon. ### Smart Detection Auto-discovers all compatible devices on your home Wi-Fi network. Instant pairing is available with no complicated setup steps. ### Multi-Room Management Switch seamlessly between devices in different rooms. You can instantly control streaming devices in the living room and smart TVs in the bedroom with just one tap. ### Touch Interface A large, responsive touchpad provides precise navigation. Enjoy smooth scrolling and quick launching of various video and audio apps. ### Smart Text Input Type with your iOS keyboard or issue voice commands – ideal for content searches and account logins. ### Apple Watch Support Take control of your devices right from your wrist. Adjust volume, navigate menus, and play/pause content effortlessly via Apple Watch. ### Quick App Access One-tap launch for popular streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video and more, instantly starting your viewing experience. ### Full Playback Control Achieve full playback control across all controlled devices, including play, pause, rewind, fast-forward, and volume adjustment. ## WHY CHOOSE TV REMOTE: CONTROL SMART TV? This app breaks down ecosystem barriers with a unified interface for cross-platform control. It is fast, reliable, and constantly expanding with new features. Perfect for: • Households with multiple smart devices • Users wanting to replace multiple remote apps with just one • Anyone looking to reduce clutter from physical remotes • Cord-cutters seeking simplified control over their streaming setup ## COMPATIBILITY • Mainstream streaming devices • Smart TVs of various brands • iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ## REQUIREMENTS • Streaming devices connected to your home Wi-Fi • iPhone/iPad on the same Wi-Fi network as the controlled devices ## MEMBERSHIP (Optional) • Monthly: $1.99/month • Annual: $9.99/year Premium Benefits: Ad-free experience and priority customer support. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription via App Store settings. Privacy Policy: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105273-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://funnstudio.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/154000105637-terms-of-use Disclaimer: Funnstudio is an independent entity and is not affiliated with any device manufacturers. TV Remote: Control Smart TV is third-party software and not an official product of any device brand. Download TV Remote: Control Smart TV now for true universal control of your smart entertainment devices!

About

RCA Smart Remote

Control your entertainment devices with ease. This app provides access to a comprehensive code library for programming remotes and includes a helpful feature to locate your misplaced remote.

Highlights
  • Program remote controls
  • Access extensive code library
  • Control entertainment devices
  • Find misplaced remote
  • Support for major brands
Features
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Programming your remote has never been easier with the RCA Smart Remote app. Just connect and download from RCA's full code library of all the latest entertainment devices from all major brands. The RCA Smart Remote app also offers a find-me feature so you will never misplace your remote again. RCA makes entertainment easy.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
RCA Smart Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Remote at 93% against RCA Smart Remote's 15%. TV Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (15K vs 103). RCA Smart Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. TV Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RCA Smart Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 15K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 15% of RCA Smart Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TV Remote versus RCA Smart Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteRCA Smart Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better2.2 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better103
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer君瑛 高Voxx international Corp

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings15,449 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.9%

RCA Smart Remote

All ratings99 ratings
Positive28.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative68.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative81.8%

User reviews

TV Remote

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well even when remote is lost
  • 👍 Convenient remote control on phone
  • 🔒 Connects easily to TV
  • 💡 Useful backup remote option
  • 👍 Free to use all features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Difficulty switching between TVs

RCA Smart Remote

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy programming with app
  • 👍 Remote finder feature useful
  • 👍 Efficient and small footprint
  • 👍 Does not collect user data
  • 👍 Simple, well-designed UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections/reconnections
  • 🐛 App difficult to understand initially
  • 🐛 Pairing issues
  • 🐛 Remote not always supported
  • 🐛 Menu button functionality issues

Bugs and requests

TV Remote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Volume controls not working for some users
  • App crashing on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Fire TV remote
  • Improve TV switching functionality
  • Reduce ad frequency

RCA Smart Remote

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Loses pairing frequently
  • Requires constant re-pairing
  • Stuck on one app/won't move
  • TV/Fire stick rejecting pairing
  • Menu button not functioning correctly
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  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Incompatible with newer phones
  • App searching endlessly
  • HTTP request failed (502)
  • Random disconnections
  • App not working altogether
  • Remote dies and won't connect again
  • App stops at last pairing step
  • Doesn't work with Apple TV, BT or IR
  • Doesn't control Roku as advertised
  • App continues searching and never finds remote
  • App still searching after restarts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app understanding for new users
  • Ensure remote compatibility with more devices (Apple TV, Roku)
  • Fix menu button functionality for Fire Stick
  • Provide clear TV support information before purchase

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly2 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Annually7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Croissant$1.99
  • Coffee$2.99
  • Pizza$3.99
None

RCA Smart Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RCA Smart Remote free?
RCA Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or RCA Smart Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while RCA Smart Remote averages 2.2 from 103 ratings.
Do TV Remote or RCA Smart Remote have ads?
Neither TV Remote nor RCA Smart Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or RCA Smart Remote?
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and RCA Smart Remote on November 3, 2026.

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