# Smart Remote Control & TV Cast vs Remote Control for Android TV

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Remote Control & TV Cast at none against Remote Control for Android TV's shown. Smart Remote Control & TV Cast also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 2.2K). Remote Control for Android TV's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 11%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote Control & TV Cast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for Android TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Smart Remote Control & TV Cast against 4.3 for Remote Control for Android TV. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote Control & TV Cast has 11K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Smart Remote Control & TV Cast's written reviews are positive against 35% of Remote Control for Android TV's.

Smart Remote Control & TV Cast ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote Control & TV Cast | Remote Control for Android TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-and-tv-cast/id1665947921/reviews) | **[4.3 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | **35.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zooma Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665947923) | [MOBILESOURCE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1624979797) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote Control & TV Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-and-tv-cast/id1665947921)

This app transforms your phone into a universal remote for all popular TV brands. Easily control your smart TV, cast photos, videos, and games to the big screen, and enjoy a streamlined viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Replaces multiple physical remotes, Screencast photos, videos, and games, Easy WiFi setup, Automatic server detection, Keyboard input for searching, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart Remote Control: Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote Control: Weekly Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote Control for TV: 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly TV Remote Control | $12.99 | per month |
| Smart TV Control for 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Smart Remote Control: 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control: 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Remote Control: 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as a remote control
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when original remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't connect to TV
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔌 Doesn't work without WiFi
- 🤖 Doesn't support volume control

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Subscription charges even after cancellation
- Free trial immediately ends after activation

**Requested features**

- One-time payment option
- Support for more TV brands
- Volume control functionality


### Remote Control for Android TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-android-tv/id6443958773)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile remote for your Android TV. Easily control multiple smart TVs and TV boxes from one device, offering a convenient alternative to traditional remotes. Enjoy features like touchpad navigation and app control.

**Highlights:** Control multiple Android TVs, Automatic network scanning for TV detection, Touchpad navigation, Control installed TV apps, Universal compatibility with various brands, No setup required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Remote | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Automatic device detection
- 🚀 Responsive remote control
- 💡 Useful for when remote is lost

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Frequent disconnections
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Unreliable pairing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on connection attempt
- Buttons not working as expected
- Inability to turn TV on/off

**Requested features**

- Add TV power on/off functionality
- Improve mouse/keyboard support
- Reduce ad frequency
- Enhance reliability and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote Control & TV Cast free?

Smart Remote Control & TV Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Remote Control for Android TV free?

Remote Control for Android TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote Control & TV Cast or Remote Control for Android TV?

Remote Control for Android TV is rated higher. Smart Remote Control & TV Cast averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Remote Control for Android TV averages 4.3 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Smart Remote Control & TV Cast or Remote Control for Android TV have ads?

Remote Control for Android TV shows ads; Smart Remote Control & TV Cast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote Control & TV Cast or Remote Control for Android TV?

Smart Remote Control & TV Cast ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Control for Android TV every 5 months. Most recently, Smart Remote Control & TV Cast was updated on November 11, 2026 and Remote Control for Android TV on November 7, 2026.

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