KONG Master vs Smart Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KONG Master
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Use Bluetooth to connect to the air conditioner gateway to configure functions and display gateway information. It is compatible with various air conditioner gateways on the market, and users can access all functions without registration.
Smart Remote
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A smarter way to control your TV — with healthy screen habits for the whole family. Smart Remote is a powerful, user-friendly remote control app designed for modern homes. More than just a virtual remote, it offers customizable scene automation, Siri integration, and supports popular smart TVs and devices over your local Wi-Fi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: KONG Master at 13.0 against Smart Remote's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KONG Master | Smart Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai KONG Intelligent Building Co., Ltd. | 建立 蒋 |
In-app purchases
KONG Master
No in-app purchases
Smart Remote
No in-app purchases
