# TV Remote vs N Controller・Smart Game Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 5 days against N Controller・Smart Game Remote's every 31 months. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (587 vs 7) and review sentiment (15% vs 0%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and N Controller・Smart Game Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TV Remote against 4.4 for N Controller・Smart Game Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 587 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 15% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of N Controller・Smart Game Remote's.

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, N Controller・Smart Game Remote every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | N Controller・Smart Game Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-controllersmart-game-remote/id6451426074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **587** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **14.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Brickman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773360255) | [James Addis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806343763) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817)

Control your Samsung or LG Smart TV directly from your iPhone without extra hardware. Connect easily via Wi-Fi for full remote functionality, including basic and advanced commands. Enjoy a smart, simple, and elegant interface with optional haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for Smart TVs, Basic and advanced TV functions, Quick Wi-Fi connection, Haptic feedback option, No additional hardware needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote TV Pro (weekly) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote TV Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |


### N Controller・Smart Game Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-controllersmart-game-remote/id6451426074)

Transform your iOS device into a smart TV remote. Effortlessly change channels, control volume, and navigate streaming services. Connect via Wi-Fi for a seamless experience without needing a physical remote.

**Highlights:** Control smart TVs from iOS device, Switch channels easily, Adjust volume, Navigate streaming services, Wi-Fi connectivity, No physical remote needed

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Control App #1 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller PRO #1 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Remote Control App #1 | $9.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller PRO #1 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is N Controller・Smart Game Remote free?

N Controller・Smart Game Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or N Controller・Smart Game Remote?

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 587 ratings, while N Controller・Smart Game Remote averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or N Controller・Smart Game Remote have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor N Controller・Smart Game Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or N Controller・Smart Game Remote?

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and N Controller・Smart Game Remote every 31 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and N Controller・Smart Game Remote on October 24, 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.*