# A Remote vs Smart TV Remote Control Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote Control Plus at 4.5 against A Remote's 1.3. Smart TV Remote Control Plus also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 1%). A Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote Control Plus sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. A Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart TV Remote Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart TV Remote Control Plus has 20K ratings behind it against 660, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 1% of A Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Smart TV Remote Control Plus's.

A Remote ships an update every 5 months, Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Remote | Smart TV Remote Control Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (660 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-remote/id487708729/reviews) | **[4.5 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 660 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 1.2% of reviews | **24.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mattia Confalonieri](https://appshunter.io/developer/477412001) | [DREAMTEAM APPS sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626812597) |

## What reviewers say

### A Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-remote/id487708729)

Transform your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac and Apple TV. Control iTunes, DVDPlayer, and other compatible software from a distance. Requires additional hardware and ensuring devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

**Highlights:** Control Mac and Apple TV, Remote control for iTunes, Remote control for DVDPlayer, Control other compatible software, Infrared port compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-control-plus/id1570275114)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your smart TV. Easily navigate menus, adjust volume, and change channels using your mobile device over Wi-Fi. Supports a wide range of popular smart TV operating systems and brands.

**Highlights:** Use iPhone/iPad as TV remote, Supports popular smart TV OS, Works with 100+ brands, Auto-detects smart TVs, Wi-Fi connectivity, All common remote commands

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Universal Remote Control Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium with Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium with Trial | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well with various TVs
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔋 Drains device battery

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter TV PIN
- Incompatible with certain TV models
- Buttons not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Offer free version with limited features
- Add support for more TV brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Remote free?

A Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart TV Remote Control Plus free?

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

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

Smart TV Remote Control Plus is rated higher. A Remote averages 1.3 out of 5 from 660 ratings, while Smart TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.5 from 20K ratings.

### Do A Remote or Smart TV Remote Control Plus have ads?

Smart TV Remote Control Plus shows ads; A Remote does not.

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

A Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Smart TV Remote Control Plus every 2 weeks. Most recently, A Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Smart TV Remote Control Plus on October 18, 2026.

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