BenQ Smart Controller vs AIFA Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Mobile smart remote control
- D-pad mode
- Touchpad mode
- Keyboard with voice input
- Compatibility with JD-130/JD-150/JM-250
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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.
AIFA Smart
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Welcome to AIFA Smart Home! Allows you to quickly and easily connect and control all traditional home appliances, and enjoy the new life of cloud intelligence. Now with the help of AIFA Smart App or through voice assistants like Siri, Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, you can remotely control TV, set-top box, DVD&Blu-ray players, stereos, amplifiers, air-conditioners, vacuum cleaners, lights and fans. For more information, please visit https://aifatechnology.com. i-Ctrl Pro Smart Home remote control , brand new A.I. upgrade i-Ctrl Pro with temperature and humidity sensors, enables you to get your real-time home temperature and humidity data and manage anytime, anywhere. You can use AIFA Smart Home app to control the air conditioner and other infrared appliances remotely via your smartphone or voice control. You can also use the A.I. function to improve your comfortness, help you to detect and adjust to your favorite comfortable temperature and humidity automatically, creating a personalized schedule with i-Ctrl Pro intelligent adjustment function to upgrade your room . i-Ctrl Pro Smart Home functions: 1. Supports TVs, set-top boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, stereos, amplifiers, air conditioners, ceiling lights, Dyson fans, iRobot sweepers, etc. 2. Customize other remote controls, free to add and personalize easily. (Up to 3 remote controls) 3. Supports voice control via Google Home, Amazon Echo and Siri 4. 7-day unlimited smart scheduling 5. GPS function, no action is required when arriving home, the air conditioner can turn on automatically 6. You can share your device control with family and friends 7. Easy account management 8. Energy saving, carbon reduction and electricity bill reduction 9. AI function, forgot to turn off air conditioner reminder, pet mode, etc. --- You need to purchase i-Ctrl Pro hardware equipment to remotely control all traditional infrared equipment. If you encounter any problems while using the app, please contact us. We will try our best to make it easy for everyone to use our app. ‧If you need support, please email us: aifa@aifa.com.tw ‧Like and share our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AIFATW
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AIFA Smart at every 5 weeks against BenQ Smart Controller's every 5 months. BenQ Smart Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BenQ Smart Controller ships an update every 5 months, AIFA Smart every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BenQ Smart Controller | AIFA Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BenQ Corporation | Aifa technology corp. |
In-app purchases
BenQ Smart Controller
No in-app purchases
AIFA Smart
No in-app purchases
