# TV Remote vs Remote Control for TV Smart・

TV Remote and Remote Control for TV Smart・ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 25% of Remote Control for TV Smart・'s written reviews are positive against 15% of TV Remote's. TV Remote's advantage is ratings volume (587 vs 98) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Remote Control for TV Smart・ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.5 for Remote Control for TV Smart・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 587 ratings behind it against 98, 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 25% of Remote Control for TV Smart・'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Remote Control for TV Smart・ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id1670353817/reviews)** | [4.5 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-smart/id6475720048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **587** | 98 |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Brickman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773360255) | [Lucy Vivo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766320631) |

## 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 |


### Remote Control for TV Smart・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-smart/id6475720048)

Control your television using your iPhone or iWatch. This app provides a virtual remote solution for lost or malfunctioning physical remotes, supporting a wide range of popular TV brands for a simplified viewing experience.

**Highlights:** iPhone and iWatch control, Universal TV brand support, Virtual remote replacement, Quick and easy connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote for TV: Smart | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Universal Remote for TV: Smart | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Watch Control App: Play TV Now | $19.99 | per month |
| Watch Control App: Play TV Now | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Remote Control for TV Smart・ free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 587 ratings, while Remote Control for TV Smart・ averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.

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

Neither TV Remote nor Remote Control for TV Smart・ shows ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 5 days, and Remote Control for TV Smart・ every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Remote Control for TV Smart・ on October 24, 2026.

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