Comparison

Spik App vs Smart TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Spik App

Features
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Let Your Pictures Speak. Spik captures a photo and a short voice note in the same gesture, then saves them together as a "spik" you can browse, replay, or share with a private encrypted link. Faster than journaling, richer than a screenshot, more personal than a photo album. THE FLOW • PHOTO — tap the shutter • AUDIO — record what the moment sounds like • SAVE — give it a title (optional) and you're done Three taps, no friction. Spiks live on your device by default — nothing leaves your phone unless you choose to share or back it up. PRIVATE SHARING Every share link is end-to-end encrypted in your browser before it leaves the app. The recipient gets a single URL that opens directly in any browser — no account, no app required. Links auto-expire so nothing lingers online. SPIK PRO A one-time purchase unlocks: • Cloud sync — connect your own Dropbox and use it as the primary storage. Spiks sync across devices and reclaim space on your phone whenever you want. • Cloud-only mode — new captures upload immediately and never duplicate locally. • Custom share link expiry — pick 1 hour, 1 day, 7 days, or 30 days per link. • Unlimited active share links. • Cross-device restore — install Spik on a new phone, connect the same Dropbox, and every spik is back. Pro is a single in-app purchase. No subscription. Works on every device signed into your Apple ID. ALWAYS FREE • Unlimited captures stored locally • Encrypted share links (1-hour expiry, up to 5 active at a time) • Export every spik as a ZIP for safe-keeping • Light / dark theme • No accounts, no sign-up, no tracking Spik is built by a tiny indie studio. No ads, no analytics that follow you around, no harvesting of your photos or voice for training models. The app is yours. spik.club

About

Smart TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Effortlessly control power, volume, channels, and access apps directly from your device. Enjoy a seamless experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Touchpad navigation
  • On-screen keyboard
  • App launching
  • Save multiple TVs
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Turn your iPhone into the remote for every smart TV in the house. The app finds the TV on your Wi-Fi, pairs the way the TV asks, and gives you every key, a touchpad, a keyboard and your apps, all in one place that never ends up under the sofa. Works With the TVs People Actually Own Samsung, LG, Sony Bravia, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, and the Android TV and Google TV sets made by TCL, Hisense, Xiaomi and many others. Each brand is spoken in its own language, so the keys respond the way the original remote does. Ready in a Minute Put the phone on the same Wi-Fi as the TV and open the app. The TV appears within seconds. The first time, the TV shows a code or asks for permission on its screen, once; after that the connection is automatic whenever you open the app. Every Key of the Remote Power, volume and mute, channels and numbers, inputs, arrows and OK, play and pause, home and back. The keys are laid out like a real remote, with haptic feedback on every press, and the phone's own volume buttons control the TV. Touchpad and Keyboard Swipe across the touchpad to move through menus and tap to select. On TVs with a pointer, the cursor follows your finger. When it is time to search, type on your phone's keyboard instead of hunting for letters on the screen one at a time. Your Apps in One Tap Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and everything else installed on the TV, opened straight from the phone. Keep your favorites at the top of the remote. Turn the TV On From the Couch Most recent smart TVs can be woken over the network. Once the app has paired with the TV, it can turn it on for you, even from standby, and it helps you switch the setting on when the TV needs it. Every TV in the House Living room, bedroom, kitchen: save each TV once and switch between them in a tap. Rename them, forget them, add a new one whenever you like. Private by Design There is no account and no server between you and your TV. The app talks to the TV directly over your home network. No ads, and no tracking of what you watch. Premium Finding and pairing your TVs is free. Premium unlocks the remote itself: every key, the touchpad, the keyboard and app launch. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or pay once with Lifetime. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Vizio, Philips, Panasonic, Google or any other brand mentioned. Privacy Policy: https://tvremote.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://tvremote.org/terms

Screenshots

Spik App4 screens
Smart TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spik App at none against Smart TV Remote's shown. Spik App also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Spik App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spik App ships an update every 3 days, Smart TV Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Spik App versus Smart TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpik AppSmart TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB74 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLionel Damian TzatzkinFlorea Media SRL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spik App

One-time1
  • Spik Pro$2.99
4 purchases

Smart TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Spik App free?
Spik App 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.
Do Spik App or Smart TV Remote have ads?
Smart TV Remote shows ads; Spik App does not.
Which is updated more often, Spik App or Smart TV Remote?
Spik App ships an update every 3 days, and Smart TV Remote every 8 days. Most recently, Spik App was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on October 13, 2026.

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