HDMI vs Smart Remote+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HDMI
Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!
Smart Remote+
Transform your Apple devices into a comprehensive remote for LG smart TVs. Control playback, volume, and navigation directly from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or home screen widgets. Features like Live Activities and Wake-on-LAN offer seamless, instant access to your TV.
- Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
- Full Apple Watch app with directional pad and Digital Crown
- Home Screen Widgets for instant control
- Wake-on-LAN for powering on TV
- Automatic TV discovery and multi-TV support
- Customizable remote layouts
- Service menu and number pad access
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Turn your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into the ultimate TV remote — now for LG webOS, Samsung, Sony Bravia, Google TV / Android TV, and Apple TV. With Live Activities, Dynamic Island support, powerful widgets, and ultra-reliable Wake-on-LAN, controlling your TV has never felt this seamless. Whether you're across the room or anywhere in your home, your TV is always just a tap away. Works With Your TV • LG webOS TVs (2016 and newer) — the full experience: touchpad, Scenes, picture settings, Live Activities, service menu, and more • Sony Bravia TVs — power, volume, inputs, navigation, and media playback; connects instantly with no pairing codes • Samsung TVs — power, volume, inputs, navigation, and media playback; just accept the pairing on the TV • Google TV and Android TV devices (TCL, Philips, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, US Hisense, and more) — power, volume, inputs, navigation, media playback, and app launching • Apple TV — pair with the on-screen code, navigate with the D-pad or swipe gestures, control playback, and launch installed apps. Choose a saved TV for volume control while using your Apple TV remote. Live Activity & Dynamic Island (LG webOS) See what's playing on your TV directly from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Control play/pause, volume, and mute instantly — with app-themed colors for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and more. Your TV controls, without even opening the app. Full Apple Watch App Control your TV from your wrist. Includes: • Directional pad navigation • Media playback controls • Power on/off • HDMI input switching Perfect when your phone isn't nearby. Powerful Home Screen Widgets Access your TV controls instantly without opening the app. Widgets let you: • Power on your TV • Adjust volume • Switch HDMI inputs • Launch streaming apps (LG and Google TV) • Control playback Available in multiple sizes and fully integrated with Wake-on-LAN. Scenes (LG webOS) Save picture mode, sound output, and input as a one-tap preset. Movie night, gaming, daytime TV — set the whole TV up in a single tap from the app, widgets, or Shortcuts. Automatic TV Discovery Find the TVs on your network with a single tap. The app automatically detects your TV's name, IP address, and MAC addresses — no manual configuration required. Customizable Remote Layout Build your ideal remote. Rearrange, show, or hide: • Volume slider • Volume buttons • Media controls • Navigation controls • And more Give every TV its own layout — or share one default across them all. The editor only offers controls your TV actually supports, and layouts are independent on iPhone and Apple Watch. TV Self-Test Not sure everything's working? Run a live command sweep that proves what your TV responds to and produces a shareable report — perfect for diagnosing tricky network setups. Configuration Import & Export Back up or transfer your TV configurations between devices with ease. Service Menu Access (LG webOS) Access the TV service menu and number pad for hotel mode and advanced settings when needed. Multiple TV Support Easily switch between different TVs in your home — even different brands. Each TV maintains its own connection and settings for effortless multi-room control. Built for Reliability • Improved auto-reconnect after background idle • Enhanced Live Activity state tracking • More stable watch command handling • Continuous performance improvements Pay once for Pro — no subscriptions, no ads. Experience the convenience of complete TV control — through the full app, widgets, Live Activities, or right from your wrist. No more searching for the remote.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote+ at 4.2 against HDMI's 2.9. Smart Remote+ also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 52%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). HDMI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (72 vs 5). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HDMI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart Remote+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HDMI has 72 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of HDMI's written reviews are positive against 80% of Smart Remote+'s.
HDMI ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Remote+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HDMI | Smart Remote+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (72 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ion Danilov | Bouncing Ball Games |
Customer experience
HDMI
Smart Remote+
In-app purchases
HDMI
No in-app purchases
Smart Remote+
- Smart Remote+ Pro$2.99









