# iRemoteControl vs RCA Smart Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: RCA Smart Remote at every 3 weeks against iRemoteControl's every 14 months. RCA Smart Remote also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 3). iRemoteControl's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for iRemoteControl against 2.2 for RCA Smart Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCA Smart Remote has 103 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of iRemoteControl's written reviews are positive against 15% of RCA Smart Remote's.

iRemoteControl ships an update every 14 months, RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRemoteControl | RCA Smart Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotecontrol/id529021182/reviews)** | [2.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-smart-remote/id6444114099/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | **15.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 116 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CommandFusion Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/285304610) | [Voxx international Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/590474280) |

## What reviewers say

### iRemoteControl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iremotecontrol/id529021182)

Control your entire home or office entertainment and smart devices from your iPhone or iPad. This app offers intuitive virtual remotes for TVs, projectors, lighting, and more, consolidating multiple controllers into one device. It supports a wide range of devices via IR, Relay, Serial, and IP commands.

**Highlights:** Whole house/office control, Virtual remotes for AV devices, Control lighting, blinds, and CCTV, Supports IR, Relay, Serial, and IP commands, Consolidates multiple remotes, Executes multiple commands with one press, Control up to 50 rooms

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 "The Only app"
- 👍 "Excellent"
- 👍 "Life-style Revolution."
- 👍 "Very simple and easy to use."

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 App doesn't work
- 👎 Total waste of time
- 👎 Rubbish
- 👎 Useless app
- 👎 Junk

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work
- Doesn't connect to anything
- Stuffed up decoder
- No settings
- Doesn't work in New Zealand

**Requested features**

- Clarify demo vs. full version upfront
- Clearer pricing for add-on hardware and customization
- Support for older Sky remotes
- Sync menu


### RCA Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-smart-remote/id6444114099)

Control your entertainment devices with ease. This app provides access to a comprehensive code library for programming remotes and includes a helpful feature to locate your misplaced remote.

**Highlights:** Program remote controls, Access extensive code library, Control entertainment devices, Find misplaced remote, Support for major brands

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy programming with app
- 👍 Remote finder feature useful
- 👍 Efficient and small footprint
- 👍 Does not collect user data
- 👍 Simple, well-designed UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections/reconnections
- 🐛 App difficult to understand initially
- 🐛 Pairing issues
- 🐛 Remote not always supported
- 🐛 Menu button functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Loses pairing frequently
- Requires constant re-pairing
- Stuck on one app/won't move
- TV/Fire stick rejecting pairing
- Menu button not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Improve app understanding for new users
- Ensure remote compatibility with more devices (Apple TV, Roku)
- Fix menu button functionality for Fire Stick
- Provide clear TV support information before purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRemoteControl free?

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

### Is RCA Smart Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iRemoteControl or RCA Smart Remote?

iRemoteControl is rated higher. iRemoteControl averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RCA Smart Remote averages 2.2 from 103 ratings.

### Do iRemoteControl or RCA Smart Remote have ads?

Neither iRemoteControl nor RCA Smart Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRemoteControl or RCA Smart Remote?

iRemoteControl ships an update every 14 months, and RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, iRemoteControl was updated on November 1, 2026 and RCA Smart Remote on November 3, 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.*