Comparison

Remote for LG Smart TV+ vs Countries Been

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

Head to head
About

Remote for LG Smart TV+

Control your WebOS or Netcast TV using your phone or tablet. Features include a keyboard for easy searching, a touchpad for navigation, and voice commands. It also offers features like a random channel picker and the ability to display messages or decorative scenes on your TV.

Highlights
  • Easy keyboard for searches
  • Large touchpad for navigation
  • WebOS & Netcast TV support
  • Auto-detect smart TV on Wi-Fi
  • Voice command control
  • Launch channels and apps
  • Volume and channel control
Features
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This #1 remote app allows you to easily control your WebOS or Netcast TV with your phone instead of using your physical, clunky remote. Easily use the keyboard on your phone/tablet, so you don’t have to scroll through letters to find something on your TV. Or, swipe over the touchpad to search things on tv. FEATURES: ■ Easy & fast keyboard to facilitate searches. ■ A large touchpad for quick navigation. ■ Netcast & WebOS support: The app works on all TVs. ■ Auto detect smart TV on the same WIFI network. ■ Side button volume control: Quickly increase or decrease the volume. ■ Siri Command: Control your tv with voice-commands. ■ PIN code Camera OCR: Easily scan the requested pin on your tv. ■ TV Toast Message: Type a message, send it to TV and surprise others. ■ Random Channel Picker: Uninspired? Let the app pick a channel for you. ■ Launch channels & apps direct from app. ■ Power on/off. ■ Switch channels up/down. ■ Adjust volume up/down. ■ Mute/ unmute. ■ TV Calendar Message: Display reminders on TV. ■ Turn TV into a fireplace, fish-tank or famous paintings. ADVANTAGES: - Easy browsing - Fast search - No more lost remotes - Save time - Best signal (wifi is stronger than infrared) - Latest technology - No more fighting over the remote control - Your phone/tablet controls everything - No more changing your TV remote’s battery *** Take a subscription to get all features and to remove ads *** REQUIREMENTS: 1) TV 2) WiFi 3) iPhone or iPad UNLIMITED ACCESS PRO SUBSCRIPTION: You need a subscription for unlimited access to all features without advertising and interruptions. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Terms of use: https://meisterapps.net/newsroom/meisterapps-terms-of-use-app-store - Privacy policy: https://meisterapps.net/newsroom/privacy-policy-app-store/ SUPPORT: Please contact us (by sending a log) if you have issues using the app. We do our very best to make you happy. You can use the feedback-form in the app to send us feedback of any kind, we take every single one into consideration. We are here to help you. Please visit our website for more information: https://meisterapps.net

About

Countries Been

Features
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Rediscover the world with Countries Been, an interactive tracker for those who can't imagine their lives without travel. Keep track of the countries you've visited, view your stats, compete with other travelers, and plan new routes. Plus, you'll have our quirky guide keeping you company — a talking Bean! Countries Been Features: Interactive World Map Explore the planet in a truly convenient way. Our map lets you zoom right in: zoom out to see the big picture and larger countries, then zoom all the way in to discover even the tiniest island nations. Found the country you were looking for? Just tap to add it to your list. Country Card Keep your memories safe in a personalized card for each country. This way, you'll always remember exactly how many days your adventure lasted. Maybe it's time to go back to a place you've already visited? Full Country List A perfect setup for those who love keeping things organized: find all the world's countries gathered on a single screen. Handy color indicators show you at a glance where you've already been, and which borders are still waiting for you. Global Leaderboard Follow the dynamic ranking to see who has visited the most countries over a selected period. Travel more, log your trips, and climb your way to the very top of the most active travelers list! Your Personal Companion Throughout the app, you'll be accompanied by our fun mascot — the Bean. It pops up on the screen occasionally to greet you, share a funny phrase, or just to say hello. How many countries have you visited? It's time to count them all! Download Countries Been and turn your travels into an exciting game.

Screenshots

Remote for LG Smart TV+4 screens
Countries Been4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Countries Been at none against Remote for LG Smart TV+'s 6. Countries Been also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price 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. Remote for LG Smart TV+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Countries Been asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote for LG Smart TV+ versus Countries Been: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for LG Smart TV+Countries Been
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeisterApps BVAso Ehitus OU

Bugs and requests

Remote for LG Smart TV+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to TV
  • Keyboard not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent remote control behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Improve ad-free experience
  • Enhance TV detection and connectivity

Countries Been

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Remote for LG Smart TV+

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly: All Features$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual Plan: All Features$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$14.99
  • Pay Only Once: Special Offer!$20.99
  • Pay Only Once: All Features$59.99
None

Countries Been

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote for LG Smart TV+ free?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countries Been free?
Countries Been is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote for LG Smart TV+ or Countries Been have ads?
Remote for LG Smart TV+ shows ads; Countries Been does not.

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