# RCA Smart Remote vs Monarch Protocol

The clearest difference is rating: Monarch Protocol at 4.0 against RCA Smart Remote's 2.2. RCA Smart Remote's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Monarch Protocol holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCA Smart Remote has 103 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RCA Smart Remote | Monarch Protocol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-smart-remote/id6444114099/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-protocol/id6784287697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voxx international Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/590474280) | [JONNATHAN RYAN MACKINNON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784287819) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Monarch Protocol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monarch-protocol/id6784287697)

This app provides a structured system for self-development, assessing your current standing across five core life pillars. It then offers personalized quests and a progression system to help you take measurable actions and build consistency for improvement.

**Highlights:** Five-pillar personal assessment, Personalized improvement path, Daily and weekly quests, XP and progression system, Streak and consistency tracking, Progress statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RCA Smart Remote free?

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

### Is Monarch Protocol free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RCA Smart Remote or Monarch Protocol?

Monarch Protocol is rated higher. RCA Smart Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Monarch Protocol averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RCA Smart Remote or Monarch Protocol have ads?

Neither RCA Smart Remote nor Monarch Protocol shows ads.

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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.*