Comparison

BenQ Smart Controller vs Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code

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

Head to head

BenQ Smart Controller

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.48 ratingsView app →

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code

Samsung LG Sony Universal

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.97 ratingsView app →

About

BenQ Smart Controller

Transform your mobile device into a smart remote for compatible BenQ projectors. Effortlessly switch between d-pad, touchpad, and keyboard with voice input for seamless control.

Highlights

Mobile smart remote control
D-pad mode
Touchpad mode
Keyboard with voice input
Compatibility with JD-130/JD-150/JM-250

Features

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BenQ Smart Controller app turns your mobile device into a smart remote controller. (Compatible with BenQ JD-130/JD-150/JM-250) Easily switch between three modes: d-pad, touchpad, and keyboard with voice input. If you would like to control BenQ GV1, GS2, TK8 series, E600 series or E800 series, please download BenQ Smart Control app from the App Store.

About

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Connects via Wi-Fi to control smart TVs and set-top boxes with a vast database of IR and Wi-Fi codes for global compatibility.

Highlights

Smart TV control via Wi-Fi
Thousands of TV and cable box models supported
Continuously updated code database
Clean, intuitive interface
Save favorite devices
Global compatibility

Features

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Lost your remote? Your iPhone is the replacement. Smart TV Remote connects to your TV over Wi-Fi and gives you full control — no IR blaster needed, no Bluetooth pairing, no cables. Supported Smart TV brands: - Samsung (Series 4–9, QLED, Frame) - LG (OLED, NanoCell, WebOS) - Sony Bravia - Vizio SmartCast - TCL & Roku TV - Hisense VIDAA - Philips Also supports thousands of cable & satellite providers worldwide: DirecTV, Comcast, Dish, Spectrum, AT&T, Fios, Sky, Movistar, ClaroTV, Rogers, Shaw, and many more. Key Features: - Connect instantly over your home Wi-Fi - Save multiple TVs and switch between them - Built-in TV Guide for your region - Massive IR code database (thousands of models) - Clean, modern interface optimized for iPhone & iPad - Works in the background — switch apps freely How it works: 1. Open the app on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV 2. Select your TV brand and model 3. Start controlling immediately No more hunting for the remote between cushions.

Screenshots

BenQ Smart Controller4 screens

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code at 3.9 against BenQ Smart Controller's 1.4. Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code also leads on review sentiment (16% vs 0%). BenQ Smart Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BenQ Smart Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BenQ Smart Controller's written reviews are positive against 16% of Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BenQ Smart Controller ships an update every 5 months, Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level

BenQ Smart Controller versus Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BenQ Smart Controller	Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code
Price	Free	Free
Rating	1.4 (8 ratings)	3.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	16.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	8 — better	7
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Free — better	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	8.1 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	7 MB	119 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	BenQ Corporation	Eyermin Colon Sanchez

Customer experience

BenQ Smart Controller

All ratings8 ratings

Positive12.5%

Neutral0.0%

Negative87.5%

Written reviews6 reviews

Positive0.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative100.0%

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code

All ratings7 ratings

Positive71.4%

Neutral0.0%

Negative28.6%

Written reviews37 reviews

Positive16.2%

Neutral0.0%

Negative83.8%

In-app purchases

None

BenQ Smart Controller

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code

One-time1

Smart TV Remote All Brands Unlocked$1.99

Questions

Is BenQ Smart Controller free?

BenQ Smart Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code free?

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, BenQ Smart Controller or Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code?

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code is rated higher. BenQ Smart Controller averages 1.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

Do BenQ Smart Controller or Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code have ads?

Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code shows ads; BenQ Smart Controller does not.

Which is updated more often, BenQ Smart Controller or Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code?

BenQ Smart Controller ships an update every 5 months, and Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code every 2 months. Most recently, BenQ Smart Controller was updated on October 2, 2026 and Smart TV Remote WiFi IP & Code on October 2, 2026.