# TvhClient vs Smart Kodi Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TvhClient at 85% against Smart Kodi Remote's 40%. TvhClient also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). Smart Kodi Remote's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 26) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TvhClient sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Kodi Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TvhClient holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Kodi Remote has 230 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of TvhClient's written reviews are positive against 40% of Smart Kodi Remote's.

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, Smart Kodi Remote every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TvhClient | Smart Kodi Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112/reviews)** | [4.1 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-kodi-remote/id1059693551/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **230** |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/638900116) | [Bernard Bijoch](https://appshunter.io/developer/548928263) |

## What reviewers say

### TvhClient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvhclient/id638900112)

Control your TVHeadend server remotely and stream live TV channels to your device. Manage recordings, browse EPGs, and search for programs with ease. Supports various video players for a flexible viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Remote TVHeadend server control, Watch live TV channels, Manage and schedule recordings (DVR), Browse channel EPGs, Search programs by title, View server logs and status, Stream video to third-party apps

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Llama Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thanks a Sloth | $1.99 | one-time |
| Whale of Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| Apple TV Full App | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great TVH client
- 🚀 Fast stream loading
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Works well with TVHeadend
- 👍 Good for managing recordings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blank screen on return
- 🐛 Sound plays in background
- 🐛 Inconsistent features across platforms
- 🐛 Transparent logos hard to see
- 🐛 EPG issues with v4.2

**Reported bugs**

- Garbled code in English
- Sound plays in background when switching out of app
- Blank screen appears upon returning to app
- DVB subtitles don’t work on Internal VLC
- Internal VLC player bug: video goes black on system UI interaction

**Requested features**

- Grid guide option
- Option to change icon backgrounds
- iOS Picture in Picture support
- Chromecast support
- Ability to navigate whole EPG


### Smart Kodi Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-kodi-remote/id1059693551)

Control your Kodi media center with intuitive touch gestures and smart buttons. Browse and play movies and TV shows easily, and navigate through videos with a large time slider. Automatic device discovery simplifies setup.

**Highlights:** Touch gesture navigation, Smart buttons, Movie and TV show browser, Easy video seeking, Automatic Kodi device discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 🚀 Simple and effective interface
- 👍 Useful remote control functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔧 Lack of keyboard support
- 🔧 Missing power/off button
- 🐛 Gestures and slider not working

**Reported bugs**

- App not responding after device lock/unlock
- Slider and gestures not working in video playback
- App not detecting Kodi system

**Requested features**

- Add forward and rewind buttons
- Implement keyboard support
- Add power/off button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TvhClient free?

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

### Is Smart Kodi Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TvhClient or Smart Kodi Remote?

TvhClient is rated higher. TvhClient averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Smart Kodi Remote averages 4.1 from 230 ratings.

### Do TvhClient or Smart Kodi Remote have ads?

Smart Kodi Remote shows ads; TvhClient does not.

### Which is updated more often, TvhClient or Smart Kodi Remote?

TvhClient ships an update every 5 weeks, and Smart Kodi Remote every 6 months. Most recently, TvhClient was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smart Kodi Remote on October 24, 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.*