Comparison

Remote for Android TV vs Smart TV Guide

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

Head to head
About

Remote for Android TV

Control your Android Smart TV with your smartphone. This app offers a virtual D-pad, keyboard input, and quick access to apps and websites. Easily manage multiple devices, power, and volume.

Highlights
  • Virtual D-pad and swipe control
  • Smartphone keyboard for TV input
  • Quick app and website launching
  • Customizable app/website shortcuts
  • Control multiple TV devices
  • Power, volume, and mute functions
Features
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This remote for Android TV is designed to control your Android Smart TV as a replacement for a physical remote. Supported brands that use Android TV include: TCL, ONN, Xiaomi, Sony, Google-Chromecast, NVIDIA, Philips, Skyworth, Changhong, Haier,... Features: - Simple control via D-pad or swipe - Use the keyboard on your smartphone to type on the TV - Quick access to applications and websites with a single tap - Add your own apps and websites and customize their order - Connect to multiple TV devices and switch between them - Turn the TV on and off - Adjust the volume and mute the TV - Last used remote saved for instant access - Haptic and sound feedback, if desired - Always offering great new features Notes: - ZEUS Remote and your TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi - Deactivate any VPN connections; otherwise, it will not work - This app only works with the Android TV or Google TV operating systems Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@zeus-browser.com

About

Smart TV Guide

Features
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Smart TV Guide helps you decide what to watch in seconds. Browse TV programs for France, Belgium and Switzerland in a clear, fast app designed for relaxed evenings in front of the TV. • See what is on now and what is coming up next. • Browse several days of schedules with a 24-hour timeline. • Quickly search for a channel and open its detailed page. • Add your favorite channels and keep them at the top of your guide. • Set a reminder before a show you do not want to miss. • Choose your country, theme and a compact layout that fits your habits. • Refresh the schedule whenever you want, with a Wi-Fi-only option to help limit mobile data usage. Your favorites, country and display preferences stay on your device. No account is required to use the guide. The free version may show native ads. Smart TV Guide is a TV program guide: it does not stream television channels or replace a TV subscription.

Screenshots

Remote for Android TV4 screens
Smart TV Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote for Android TV at none against Smart TV Guide's 1. Remote for Android TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Smart TV Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). 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. Smart TV Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote for Android TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote for Android TV ships an update every 3 months, Smart TV Guide every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Remote for Android TV versus Smart TV Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote for Android TVSmart TV Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (632 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings632 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTVAPP Media UG (haftungsbeschränkt)Theo Vankoekelberg

In-app purchases

None

Remote for Android TV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart TV Guide

One-time1
  • Smart TV Guide Plus$3.99

Questions

Is Remote for Android TV free?
Remote for Android TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart TV Guide free?
Smart TV Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote for Android TV or Smart TV Guide have ads?
Smart TV Guide shows ads; Remote for Android TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote for Android TV or Smart TV Guide?
Remote for Android TV ships an update every 3 months, and Smart TV Guide every 9 days. Most recently, Remote for Android TV was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart TV Guide on October 14, 2026.

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