Comparison

Android TV Remote Control vs Smart Remote for Google TV

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

Head to head
About

Android TV Remote Control

Control your Android TV from your iPhone or iPad. Navigate menus, control volume, search with your voice, and use your phone as a touchpad. Quickly open apps and enjoy lag-free control.

Highlights
  • Seamless WiFi connectivity
  • Full remote control functions
  • Voice search capabilities
  • Keyboard input for searches
  • Touchpad functionality
  • One-click app opening
Features
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Control your Android TV right from your iPhone with this Remote for Android TV — whether you’ve misplaced your remote or just want the convenience of using your mobile device, the Android TV Remote app is here to simplify your experience. Top Features: Seamless Connectivity: Connect your iPhone/iPad and TV with same WiFi network and allow device Discovery when prompted in the app. Full Remote Control: Navigate through your Android TV interface effortlessly—control channels, volume, power, and more. Voice Search: Use voice commands for faster searches on your Android TV. Keyboard Input: Forget the conventional remote keyboard screen! Type directly on your phone for quicker searches and inputs. Touchpad Functionality: Swipe and tap on your phone's screen to control your TV as if you're using a trackpad. Open Apps: Open apps installed on your TV from your phone with a single click. Why Us? Easy Setup: No complicated setup—connect and control within seconds. Universal Compatibility: Supports all popular Android TV models like Sony, Hisense, Philips, TCL, Sanyo, and many more available in the US. Supported Android TV Brands: Sony TV Remote Hisense TV Remote TCL TV Remote Philips TV Remote Onn TV Remote Sharp TV Remote Panasonic TV Remote Insignia TV Remote JVC TV Remote RCA TV Remote Sanyo TV Remote Sceptre TV Remote Element TV Remote Westinghouse TV Remote And many more... Supported Android TV Boxes: NVIDIA Shield TV Remote Xiaomi Mi Box S TV Remote Google Chromecast with Google TV Remote Fire TV Stick 4K TV Remote (Android-based) Ematic TV Box Remote Turewell Android TV Box Remote Mecool KM2 TV Box Remote Dynalink Android TV Box Remote VANKYO TV Box Remote X96 Mini Android TV Box Remote Easytone Android TV Box Remote Bqeel Android TV Box Remote HK1 Max TV Box Remote Tanix TX6 Android TV Box Remote Lag-Free Control: Enjoy smooth, responsive remote control, no matter what you're watching. How It Works: Ensure your iPhone or iPad and Android TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Pair your device with your TV and start controlling instantly! Disclaimer: Codematics is not an affiliated entity of Android, Google, or any other company. This application is not an official product of these entities. The application is developed by Codematics with a focus on enhancing user experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Say goodbye to lost remotes, and unlock a more efficient way to enjoy your favorite TV program on Android TV.

About

Smart Remote for Google TV

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a Wi-Fi remote for Google TV and Android TV devices. Easily navigate menus, control volume, and use your phone's keyboard for text input on your TV.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi remote control
  • Browse menus
  • Adjust volume and mute
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Phone keyboard input
  • Recent entry history
Features
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Movie night starts on your iPhone. Pultio turns your iPhone or iPad into a Wi-Fi remote for compatible Google TV and Android TV devices. Browse menus, adjust the volume, mute the sound, or pause playback from one screen. Swipe and tap with the touchpad, type in supported TV fields with your phone keyboard, and reuse recent entries from history. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network, select your TV, and enter the code shown on screen. You can also enter the TV’s local IP address. Available controls depend on the TV and app.

Screenshots

Android TV Remote Control4 screens
Smart Remote for Google TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote for Google TV at 5.0 against Android TV Remote Control's 4.1. Smart Remote for Google TV also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Android TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (76 vs 1). On price 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. Android TV Remote Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Smart Remote for Google TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Remote for Google TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Android TV Remote Control has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Android TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, Smart Remote for Google TV every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Android TV Remote Control versus Smart Remote for Google TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAndroid TV Remote ControlSmart Remote for Google TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (76 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings76 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodematics ServicesGBAPPS LLC

Bugs and requests

Android TV Remote Control

Reported bugs

2 issues
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Smart Remote for Google TV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Android TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Ad Free Version$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Ad Free Version$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Ad Free Version$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Full Screen Ads$49.99
  • Ad Free Version$99.99
None

Smart Remote for Google TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Android TV Remote Control free?
Android TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote for Google TV free?
Smart Remote for Google TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Android TV Remote Control or Smart Remote for Google TV?
Smart Remote for Google TV is rated higher. Android TV Remote Control averages 4.1 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Smart Remote for Google TV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Android TV Remote Control or Smart Remote for Google TV have ads?
Android TV Remote Control shows ads; Smart Remote for Google TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Android TV Remote Control or Smart Remote for Google TV?
Android TV Remote Control ships an update weekly, and Smart Remote for Google TV every 3 months. Most recently, Android TV Remote Control was updated on November 8, 2026 and Smart Remote for Google TV on November 13, 2026.

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