Comparison

Smart TV remote app vs Air

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 app

Control your smart TV using your phone as a virtual remote. Connect via Wi-Fi to manage volume, channels, playback, and menus for various popular TV brands. Enjoy a realistic design for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Virtual remote control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Volume control
  • Channel changing
  • Navigation pad
  • Video playback controls
  • Menu and options access
Features
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This app is a virtual remote that allows you to control your Smart TV from your Phone. Works with Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, Panasonic,TCL Roku,Roku sticks,Hitachi, Telefunken, Grundig, Continental Edison TV and more... To use this remote control, your iPhone must be on the same Wi-fi network as your TV. Detection of your TV will be automatic and depending on the model of your TV, you will have to accept the message that will appear on your TV screen. The app works through WIFI, so you do not have to be close to the TV to make it works. With a realistic design, you can use all the functions of the original remote control very easily. This app supports the most famous TV brands like Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart Tv and LG Web OS, Sony Bravia, Philips, Panasonic viera, Telefunken, Grundig, Hitachi and Continental Edison. We have integrated the most useful commands, the features are listed below: -Change the volume -Change the channel number -Use navigation pad -Video control (Play/Pause/Stop...) -Menu, Options, Info, Tools -Power off If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us. Disclaimer: This application is not an official app of Samsung,LG,Sony,Philips,Panasonic,Telefunken,Grundig,Continental Edison nor are we affiliated with these company. Privacy Policy: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/privacy Terms of use: http://scout-web-based.tilda.ws/terms

About

Air

Features
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Introducing our Air Conditioner Remote App – your go-to solution for effortlessly managing your AC units! Forget about hunting down lost remotes or dealing with complicated controls. With our intuitive interface, you can easily adjust the temperature, fan speed, and mode directly from your smartphone or tablet. Key Features: Intuitive Control: Manage multiple air conditioners effortlessly from one app. Set your preferred temperature, adjust fan speeds, and switch between modes with ease. Remote Access: Control your air conditioner from anywhere. Turn it on before you arrive home, ensuring a cool and comfortable environment the moment you walk in. Broad Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of air conditioner brands and models. No matter what unit you own, our app is designed to optimize your experience. Just a few minutes of setup, and you’ll have a universal remote for your air conditioner right in your pocket. Adjust the temperature, create the perfect climate, and enjoy the convenience of smart living – we’re here to make it easy! Disclaimer: -This Air Conditioner Remote App is not an official product of any air conditioner brands and is not affiliated with the brands mentioned in any way.

Screenshots

Smart TV remote app3 screens
Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Air at none against Smart TV remote app's 4. Air also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). Smart TV remote app's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and update cadence 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 app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart TV remote app ships an update every 5 months, Air every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and December 24, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart TV remote app versus Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart TV remote appAir
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (267 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings267 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTDmustapha faja

Bugs and requests

Smart TV remote app

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Does not work on TV
  • Cannot find TV
  • Difficult to cancel subscription
  • Free version opens ads with every button press
  • Payment went through without agreement
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  • Inconvenient and disconnects from TV frequently
  • Support tab does not work
  • Cannot cancel free trial

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clear instructions on how to connect
  • Option to cancel subscription easily
  • Less intrusive ads in free version

Air

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart TV remote app

Subscriptions4
  • Universal Remote Control TV$1.997 Days
  • Week Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Week Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • Universal TV Remote Control$29.991 Year
None

Air

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart TV remote app free?
Smart TV remote app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air free?
Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart TV remote app or Air have ads?
Air shows ads; Smart TV remote app does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart TV remote app or Air?
Smart TV remote app ships an update every 5 months, and Air every 6 months. Most recently, Smart TV remote app was updated on September 18, 2026 and Air on December 24, 2025.

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