# Stick vs TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Stick at 4.5 against TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's 3.3. Stick also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 3). TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stick holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stick | TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APPSPRO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852212807) | [Alekh Mittal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718427093) |

## What reviewers say

### Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-remote-control-for-tv/id6470928223)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile TV remote control. Easily navigate menus, change channels, and type using your phone's screen. Offers a touchpad, joystick, and keyboard for seamless interaction with various TV models.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Touchpad and joystick control, On-screen keyboard for typing, Channel and audio control, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick - Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stick - Premium for One Year | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 💡 Useful for lost remotes
- 🆓 Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔌 Disconnects when switching apps

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't connect to TV
- Stops working after updates
- Fails to detect TV on network

**Requested features**

- Add source/input button
- Improve compatibility with more TV brands


### TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-smart-controller/id6473098770)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Control a wide range of brands, access favorite channels, and adjust volume with ease. Simplify your viewing experience and eliminate the need for multiple physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal compatibility with major TV brands, User-friendly interface for all ages, Quick access to favorite channels, One-touch volume control, Instant remote replacement for lost remotes, Easy setup and connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| sub lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stick free?

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

### Is TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stick or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Stick is rated higher. Stick averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stick or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller have ads?

Neither Stick nor TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stick or TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller?

Stick ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller every 10 days. Most recently, Stick was updated on September 25, 2026 and TV Remote ◎ Smart Controller on June 8, 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.*