# Remote, Mouse and Keyboard vs Smartify

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard and Smartify both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smartify's. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (6 vs 3). Smartify's advantage is ratings volume (111K vs 14K) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Smartify sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.5 for Remote, Mouse and Keyboard against 4.3 for Smartify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smartify has 111K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Remote, Mouse and Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 30% of Smartify's.

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, Smartify every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote, Mouse and Keyboard | Smartify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487/reviews)** | [4.3 (111K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartify-lg-tv-remote/id991626968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **111K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) | [KRAFTWERK 9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637070162) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote, Mouse and Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-mouse-and-keyboard/id629019487)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal remote, wireless mouse, and keyboard. Control Apple TV, Mac, Windows PCs, and other iPads seamlessly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for streaming, work, or presentations.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Wireless mouse and keyboard, Apple TV, Mac, Windows, iPad control, Customizable control panels, Live screen view, Siri Shortcuts integration, Automation scripts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year | $9.99 | per year |
| Remote,Mouse and Keyboard - 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse Pro - forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remote, Mouse and Keyboard - 1 time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Versatile remote control features
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 🎨 Customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🔍 Difficult to find free version
- 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working as expected
- Remote controls not responding consistently
- Screen mirroring freezes or lags

**Requested features**

- Add support for more devices and platforms
- Improve screen mirroring quality and responsiveness
- Provide more customization options for the remote interface
- Implement a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Smartify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartify-lg-tv-remote/id991626968)

Control your LG Smart TV with your iPhone. This app offers a keyboard, touchpad, and channel list for easy navigation. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for seamless control after a quick pairing.

**Highlights:** Keyboard input, Touchpad control, Channel list, Wi-Fi connectivity, WebOS and Netcast support, Playback controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro month version | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro year version | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro year version | $24.99 | per year |
| Version Pro \| Remote for LG TV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove ad | $19.99 | one-time |
| Touchpad and Keyboard | $19.99 | one-time |
| Channel list | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to install and use
- 🚀 Connects effortlessly
- 💡 Useful when remote is lost
- 🔒 Secure connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- ⏱️ Slow to connect/load
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version
- 📺 Cannot turn on TV when it's off

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Fails to detect TV or connect
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charges recurring)

**Requested features**

- Option to rearrange buttons on remote
- Ability to control multiple TVs with one account
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote, Mouse and Keyboard free?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smartify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Smartify?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard is rated higher. Remote, Mouse and Keyboard averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Smartify averages 4.3 from 111K ratings.

### Do Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Smartify have ads?

Both Remote, Mouse and Keyboard and Smartify show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard or Smartify?

Remote, Mouse and Keyboard ships an update every 4 days, and Smartify every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote, Mouse and Keyboard was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smartify on October 28, 2026.

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