Comparison

Remote TV vs Smart Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a simple, modern TV remote. Remote TV finds compatible televisions on your local Wi‑Fi network and gives you the controls you use every day in one clean interface. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Control volume, channels, playback and navigation • Switch between D-pad, Touchpad and number pad • Enter text with your phone keyboard when supported by the TV • Open TV apps quickly • Reconnect to saved televisions • Access system screen-mirroring controls BUILT FOR YOUR TV Remote TV supports a wide range of compatible smart TVs. Available commands and apps depend on the television and its software version. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No registration is required. Your commands stay on your local network. Remote TV does not record keyboard text, voice input or local-network identifiers for analytics. Connect your TV and leave the missing remote behind.

About

Smart Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and intuitive smart TV controller. Navigate menus with ease, launch apps instantly, and manage multiple TVs from a single interface. Enjoy a seamless control experience with a clean, accessible design.

Highlights
  • Eyes-free touchpad navigation
  • Instant app launcher
  • Multiple TV support
  • Essential controls (volume, channel, mute)
  • Adaptive UI themes
  • Automatic TV detection
Features
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The smart remote your home deserves. Tired of searching for the physical remote, dealing with unresponsive buttons, or navigating slow menus? Transform your iPhone into a fast, powerful, and intuitive Smart TV controller with SRemote — designed to give you seamless control no physical remote can match. MAIN FEATURES • Eyes-Free Touchpad – Navigate menus and apps with natural swipes while keeping your eyes on the screen. • Instant App Launcher – Open your favorite streaming apps with a single tap. • Multiple TV Support – Save and switch between all the TVs in your home in seconds. • Essential Controls – Volume, channels, mute, navigation… everything right at your fingertips. • Adaptive UI Themes (NEW) – Choose a visual style that fits your mood and your home. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE A clean, modern, accessible interface that anyone in the house can use—kids, adults, and grandparents. Large buttons, intuitive gestures, and zero learning curve. COMPATIBILITY Our mission is simple: one remote for every Smart TV. Current support: • Samsung – Fully supported (Smart TV models 2015+) • Roku – Fully supported (NEW in version 1.1) • Sony – In active development • LG – Coming soon • Hisense – Planned for future updates • And many more coming… Not seeing your brand? Tell us what you need—we prioritize based on user feedback. THE SREMOTE EXPERIENCE • Instant Setup – Open the app and your TV is detected automatically on the same Wi-Fi network. • Smooth & Stable Control – Improved responsiveness and enhanced communication with all supported TVs. • One Subscription for the Family – Unlock all premium features and share them through Apple’s Family Sharing. SRemote was created at home, for real families who just want a better, faster, simpler way to control their TVs. We hope it becomes just as essential for yours. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER SRemote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku or any other manufacturer. • Privacy Policy: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/terms

Screenshots

Remote TV4 screens
Smart Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote TV and Smart Remote Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Remote TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote TV versus Smart Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TVSmart Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii PeregudovCavexo LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote TV

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Premium: 1 Week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Yearly Access for Remote$19.991 Year
  • Premium: 1 Year$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium: Lifetime$29.99
  • Premium: Lifetime$39.99
2 purchases

Smart Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote Control free?
Smart Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote TV or Smart Remote Control have ads?
Neither Remote TV nor Smart Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV or Smart Remote Control?
Remote TV ships an update every 6 weeks, and Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote TV was updated on September 15, 2026 and Smart Remote Control on September 19, 2026.

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