# TV Remote vs Pano Smart TV Remote Control

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TV Remote at 60K against Pano Smart TV Remote Control's 293. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pano Smart TV Remote Control sells 8 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 4.7 for Pano Smart TV Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote has 60K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, Pano Smart TV Remote Control every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Pano Smart TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189/reviews) | **[4.7 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pano-smart-tv-remote-control/id6480043928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 293 |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zap Software Studio BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793745371) | [AI Health Selfcare, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871119390) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal/id1670649189)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Utilities, #193 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Control your smart TV using your smartphone. This app supports numerous brands and models, consolidating multiple remotes into one device. Enjoy a simplified TV-watching experience.

**Highlights:** Smart TV control via phone, Supports wide range of brands, Eliminates need for multiple remotes, Easy TV-watching experience, Compatible with popular brands

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 🚀 Quick connection to TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some TV models
- 🐛 Keyboard not working on some TVs
- 🐛 Disconnects frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App force closes when connecting to certain TVs
- Volume controls not working on some TVs
- Remote buttons not responding consistently

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn TV on/off
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Expand TV brand compatibility
- Add option to save connected TV


### Pano Smart TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pano-smart-tv-remote-control/id6480043928)

Control your smart TV and cast content from your phone. This app offers universal remote functions, screen mirroring, and web casting for a seamless viewing experience. Manage channels, search for shows, and enjoy your media on the big screen.

**Highlights:** Universal Smart TV remote, Screen mirroring, Web casting, Channel management, Virtual keyboard search, Automatic device recognition

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| monthly_3dayfree | $19.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Pano Smart TV Remote Control free?

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

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

Pano Smart TV Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Pano Smart TV Remote Control averages 4.7 from 293 ratings.

### Do TV Remote or Pano Smart TV Remote Control have ads?

Both TV Remote and Pano Smart TV Remote Control show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, and Pano Smart TV Remote Control every 9 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pano Smart TV Remote Control on November 8, 2026.

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