Comparison

Smart Remote Control for TV・ vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

Smart Remote Control for TV・

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. This app consolidates multiple remotes into one intuitive interface, offering expanded functionality and a user-friendly design for simplified entertainment control.

Highlights
  • Consolidate multiple remotes
  • Intuitive interface
  • Expanded functionality
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keypad input
  • Wide compatibility
Features
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Ready to simplify your entertainment? Take control of your TV viewing experience like never before. Download the remote app now and turn your smartphone into the perfect home entertainment companion. Convenience at your fingertips: Replace multiple remotes with one easy-to-use app. Save time and space: No more searching for lost remotes or juggling different controllers. Expanded functionality: Access features and options that may not be available on traditional remotes. User-friendly design: Elegant, intuitive interface makes it easy to navigate your devices. Wide compatibility, easy setup, touchpad navigation, keypad input and more. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Helpful Links: App Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J2nOwy74dfFXIkiX6jnNpQ3w9L5vq8DkqfdqQ-2O-xo/edit?usp=sharing App Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x7URCdIW1srctXRrciRgr0DNHOkO3dwO3xeJY-iG2Ms/edit?usp=sharing

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Instantly control major brands like Samsung, LG, and Fire TV over Wi-Fi with no setup required. Navigate, search, and manage media with ease.

Highlights
  • Instant TV detection
  • Works with major brands
  • No setup required
  • Smooth control with touch gestures
  • Fast keyboard input
  • Full media control
  • App launcher
  • Power control (Wake-on-LAN)
Features
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STOP WASTING TIME searching for a lost TV remote or dealing with dead batteries. Turn your iPhone into a POWERFUL SMART TV REMOTE — instantly. NO SETUP. NO PAIRING. NO DELAYS. Open the app. Connect to Wi-Fi. Take control in seconds. TAKE FULL CONTROL — FAST Control your Smart TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, TCL TV, Hisense TV, Sony TV, and Vizio TV with speed, precision, and zero effort. Use it as a Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, Fire TV remote, TCL TV remote, Hisense TV remote, Sony TV remote, and Vizio TV remote — all in one universal remote control for TV. Search faster. Navigate smoother. Control everything directly from your phone with the best remote control for TV experience. WHAT YOU GET: • INSTANT TV DETECTION Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices on your Wi-Fi network • WORKS WITH MAJOR BRANDS Samsung, LG, Fire TV, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Vizio • NO SETUP REQUIRED Start using your universal TV remote control immediately • SMOOTH CONTROL Touch gestures or classic D-Pad buttons • FAST KEYBOARD INPUT Type searches and passwords in seconds • FULL MEDIA CONTROL Play, pause, rewind, fast forward, volume, mute • APP LAUNCHER Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES. Upgrade to a faster, smarter universal TV remote app. DOWNLOAD NOW and take control instantly. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, or Vizio. All trademarks are used only to indicate compatibility.

Screenshots

Smart Remote Control for TV・4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.5 against Smart Remote Control for TV・'s 2.6. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 5). Smart Remote Control for TV・'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 22 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Smart Remote Control for TV・ versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote Control for TV・TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Number of ratings522 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarek Petrovabdessamad moukarrame

In-app purchases

None

Smart Remote Control for TV・

No in-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Remote Control for TV・ free?
Smart Remote Control for TV・ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Remote Control for TV・ or TV Remote?
TV Remote is rated higher. Smart Remote Control for TV・ averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Smart Remote Control for TV・ or TV Remote have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Smart Remote Control for TV・ does not.

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