Comparison

Click Cast vs Remote Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Click Cast

Control your smart TV with your iPhone, casting media and using your phone as a keyboard. Access TV apps and manage common functions from your wrist with an Apple Watch companion. Basic controls are free, with an optional premium for advanced features and ad removal.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Media casting (photos/videos)
  • iPhone keyboard input for TV
  • Quick TV app launching
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Control compatible Sony BRAVIA, LG webOS, and Samsung Tizen TVs from your iPhone on the same Wi-Fi network. Click Cast helps you discover, pair, and control supported TVs with a familiar remote experience. KEY FEATURES • Discover compatible Sony BRAVIA, LG webOS, and Samsung Tizen TVs on your local network • Control power, volume, navigation, menus, and number keys; available controls vary by TV • Launch apps, enter text, use the touchpad, and access inputs on supported TVs; availability varies by model and brand • Cast photos and videos to compatible TVs over DLNA — not screen mirroring • Use Apple Watch for basic remote controls while your iPhone remains nearby • Premium removes video ads and daily app-launch and casting limits REQUIREMENTS • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network • Local Network permission is required for device discovery and control • Photos permission is required only when selecting media to cast • Remote control supports compatible Sony BRAVIA, LG webOS, and Samsung Tizen TVs; feature availability varies by model and brand • Free use includes 3 successful app launches and 5 photo or video casts per local calendar day. Keyboard, touchpad, and core remote controls remain free where supported • Photo and video casting uses DLNA and requires a TV with media rendering. On Sony TVs, allow Click-Cast in the renderer access settings LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jinshuihupro.github.io/click-cast-privacy.html?lang=en Additional Terms: https://jinshuihupro.github.io/click-cast-terms.html?lang=en

About

Remote Control

Features
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Universal TV Remote Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Use your phone as a powerful and convenient remote with smooth navigation, customizable controls, and media casting. Features - Magic Mouse Use your phone as a touchpad for smooth TV navigation. - Custom Buttons Create and customize remote buttons the way you like. - Voice Input Quickly search and enter text using voice input. - Volume & Playback Control Adjust volume, mute sound, play, pause, and control content. - Cast Media to TV Stream videos and media from your phone to your TV. - Custom Backgrounds Personalize the remote interface with your own style. Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://remote-smart.com/privacy Terms of Service https://remote-smart.com/terms

Screenshots

Click Cast4 screens
Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control at none against Click Cast's shown. Click Cast's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Click Cast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days and Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Click Cast ships an update weekly, Remote Control every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Click Cast versus Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClick CastRemote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉婉 祝Kiryl Anatski

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Click Cast

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$0.297 Days
  • Monthly Premium$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Premium$1.491 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$1.99
1 purchases

Remote Control

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days

Questions

Is Click Cast free?
Click Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control free?
Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Click Cast or Remote Control have ads?
Click Cast shows ads; Remote Control does not.
Which is updated more often, Click Cast or Remote Control?
Click Cast ships an update weekly, and Remote Control every 8 days. Most recently, Click Cast was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remote Control on October 28, 2026.

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