# TV Remote vs Smart TV Cast & Remote Control

TV Remote and Smart TV Cast & Remote Control both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Smart TV Cast & Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of TV Remote's. TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Cast & Remote Control sells 3 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 — 4.1 for TV Remote against 4.1 for Smart TV Cast & Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart TV Cast & Remote Control's.

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, Smart TV Cast & Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart TV Cast & Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6448697911/reviews) | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-cast-and-remote-control/id6463000899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BETREX TECHNOLOGIES SMC PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685642969) | [PIRON APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581268434) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6448697911)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for your smart TV or streaming device. Control channels, launch apps, and manage playback with an intuitive interface. Discover new content and enjoy seamless streaming from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Quick setup without extra hardware, Intuitive and user-friendly interface, Dynamic channel and app control, One-touch play for instant viewing, Customizable shortcuts for apps and channels, Advanced search for content discovery, Enhanced playback controls, Multi-device and universal streaming support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roqu remote Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Roqu Remote Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Roqu Remote lIfetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


### Smart TV Cast & Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-cast-and-remote-control/id6463000899)

Control your smart TV and streaming devices with ease using this universal remote app. It offers simple setup, channel access, volume control, and power management for a seamless entertainment experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control, Easy setup, Channel access, Volume control, Power management, Screen mirroring, WiFi network connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart TV Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Universal Remote Lifetime Plan | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

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

### Is Smart TV Cast & Remote Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Smart TV Cast & Remote Control?

TV Remote and Smart TV Cast & Remote Control are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 32 ratings respectively.

### Do TV Remote or Smart TV Cast & Remote Control have ads?

Neither TV Remote nor Smart TV Cast & Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Smart TV Cast & Remote Control?

TV Remote ships an update fortnightly, and Smart TV Cast & Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on September 10, 2026 and Smart TV Cast & Remote Control on August 25, 2026.

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