Box & SmartTV remote vs TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Box & SmartTV remote
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WIFI remote for Smart TV and Box Compatible with Smart TV: Sony, Panasonic, Thomson TCL, Haier, Samsung, LG webOS, Philips, Grundig, Sharp, Toshiba and generic Smart TV Compatible with Sony sound bar and Ampli Denon Compatible with connected lights Philips HUE Compatible with Somfy Tahoma boxes (Rolling shutter) Compatible with TV operators boxes: Orange (Livebox), SFR, Free and Bouygues Télécom Features: - IP Scan - Choice of application colors - TV program (EPG) - Favorite channels
TV Remote Control
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Connect to any Smart TV models and TV Boxes with the Universal TV Remote Control - Smart TV app. How it works: 1. Allow access to your local network. 2. Find your Smart TV or TV Box in the list and connect to it. 3. Enjoy watching TV. Features: - Stable setting for any Smart TV models or TV Boxes. - Connect to any Smart TV models or TV Boxes. - Full Remote Control. - Unlimited TV connections. - More channels. - Access to apps on Smart TV models or TV Boxes. - Advanced controls. - No ads in the app. Local connection security: All connections to your local network and TV locally on your device, they are not available to us, nor to third parties. ** DISCLAIMER ** - This app is independently developed with the goal of enhancing the user experience for Samsung TV owners or any other brand.. - It is important to note that this app is not the official Samsung TV remote app or any other brand remote app. - This app and its developer, Oleksandr Bilyk Inc., are not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung Electronics in any way. - TV Remote Control is also not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the companies featured in the App bar. Subscription pricing and terms: Premium subscriptions are available to get full access in the app with flexible plans with a 3 days trial period and one lifetime in-app purchase. This app includes an auto-renewable subscription (Premium Subscription): Premium Subscription provides all features. And you get full access to the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Also you can tap the "Manage Subscription" menu option in the App Settings. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage Subscription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_yoehhGaH0NVu2F397yXGHk6W0nMWVMgpUWlcGNT0v0/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_msWIFjybOXmRl4PlxXF2E_If9OF9SIT8aIP4MYHSeE/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bKQBYiMNf7crCuTuxwxNSC1Pe0hrVg_2MX0MLD3gksA/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control at none against Box & SmartTV remote's shown. Box & SmartTV remote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Box & SmartTV remote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TV Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Box & SmartTV remote | TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyrille Fougerouse | Oleksandr Bilyk Inc. |
In-app purchases
Box & SmartTV remote
- Support$0.99
- Premium (No ads)$4.99
- Premium+ (No ads)$9.99
TV Remote Control
- TV Remote Control - Universal3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- TV Remote Control - Universal$17.99
Questions
Is Box & SmartTV remote free?
Is TV Remote Control free?
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