# Smart TV remote app vs Trekka

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trekka at none against Smart TV remote app's 4. Smart TV remote app's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV remote app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Trekka asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV remote app | Trekka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-app/id1614904513/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **267** | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCOUT -WEB BASED SYSTEMS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614904515) | [APPSUCCESSOR MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862731323) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TV remote app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-app/id1614904513)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control TV | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal TV Remote Control | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects to anything
- 👍 Worked first time instantly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 All features are paid
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 💸 High weekly cost
- 💸 Trying to scam users
- 👎 App doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### Trekka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trekka-task-tracker/id6756777842)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV remote app free?

Smart TV remote app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trekka free?

Trekka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Smart TV remote app or Trekka have ads?

Trekka shows ads; Smart TV remote app does not.

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