# TV Remote Control Plus vs Smart TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote Control Plus at none against Smart TV Remote's shown. TV Remote Control Plus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Smart TV Remote's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote Control Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of TV Remote Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart TV Remote's.

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, Smart TV Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Control Plus | Smart TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-anyremote/id6782768053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gurcan Aksu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759952174) | [Mian Ali Asjad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847826344) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Control Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-plus/id6587568842)

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Control major TV brands, access apps, and use a touchpad/air mouse feature via Wi-Fi. Offers effortless setup and full control over your TV.

**Highlights:** Universal TV compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad/Air Mouse, One-touch app access, Effortless setup, Full TV control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $2.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Controller Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-anyremote/id6782768053)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Control volume, channels, navigation, and even cast content to the big screen. It connects seamlessly over WiFi, offering a convenient alternative to physical remotes.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, WiFi connectivity, Full button control, Touchpad navigation, Keyboard input, Voice control, Screen mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote Control Plus free?

TV Remote Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart TV Remote free?

Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TV Remote Control Plus or Smart TV Remote?

Smart TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Control Plus averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Smart TV Remote averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do TV Remote Control Plus or Smart TV Remote have ads?

Smart TV Remote shows ads; TV Remote Control Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, TV Remote Control Plus or Smart TV Remote?

TV Remote Control Plus ships an update weekly, and Smart TV Remote every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Control Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*