# TV Remote vs Smart Remote Control for TVs

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Smart Remote Control for TVs's shown. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Smart Remote Control for TVs's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Smart Remote Control for TVs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote Control for TVs has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 83% of Smart Remote Control for TVs's.

TV Remote ships an update every 6 days, Smart Remote Control for TVs every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart Remote Control for TVs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367/reviews)** | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-for-tvs/id6469695903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serhii Blinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590823529) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1668074367)

This application allows you to control your television and access its applications and settings quickly. It supports a wide range of TVs, including Philips, and offers features like wake-on-LAN and multi-device management.

**Highlights:** Control your TV, Wake on LAN support, Multi-device support, Quick access to TV apps, Device discovery

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium access | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual premium access | $11.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Premium Access | $19.99 | one-time |


### Smart Remote Control for TVs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-for-tvs/id6469695903)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your smart TV. Control Sony, TCL, Philips, Hisense, Sharp, and other brands with an intuitive interface. Navigate your TV faster and more conveniently than ever before.

**Highlights:** Smartphone as TV remote, Control multiple smart TV brands, Intuitive user interface, Centralized command control, Faster navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Year Premium | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Smart Remote Control for TVs free?

Smart Remote Control for TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Smart Remote Control for TVs?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Remote Control for TVs averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Smart Remote Control for TVs have ads?

Smart Remote Control for TVs shows ads; TV Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Smart Remote Control for TVs?

TV Remote ships an update every 6 days, and Smart Remote Control for TVs every 5 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 4, 2026 and Smart Remote Control for TVs on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*