Remote TV vs Smart Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote TV
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate Universal Smart TV Remote Control. Effortlessly navigate, cast media, and control your Smart TVs over Wi-Fi without needing physical remotes, tangled cables, or battery changes. Designed with precision tactile feedback, fluid touchpad navigation, and instant Wi-Fi reconnection, Remote TV gives you complete control over your home entertainment. ◆ UNIVERSAL BRAND COMPATIBILITY • LG Smart TVs (webOS & NetCast) — with full Magic Remote and air-pointer support • Samsung Smart TVs (Tizen & Smart View) • Roku Streaming Players & Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Philips) • Google TV & Smart TV systems (Sony BRAVIA, Xiaomi, Philips, Panasonic, TCL) • Apple TV & generic Smart TV streaming receivers ◆ KEY FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS • Instant Wi-Fi Auto-Discovery: Detects your TV on the home network in less than a second. • LG Magic Stick & Gyro Air Mouse: Shake or drag to glide an on-screen cursor across apps and menus. • Precision Virtual Touchpad: Smooth gesture navigation for effortless web browsing and app scrolling. • 3D Tactile Remote Controls: Responsive buttons with haptic vibration and sound clicks matching physical remotes. • Direct Number & Playback Controls: Dedicated 123 number keypad, volume and channel rockers, mute, and input source selectors. • Easy Text & Voice Input: Type searches, passwords, and YouTube queries instantly using your phone keyboard. • Multi-Media Casting: Stream personal photos, home videos, and movies directly to your TV screen in high definition with continuous background playback. • Quick App Launcher: Launch YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Spotify, and local streaming apps with a single tap. • Multi-TV Management: Easily switch between living room, bedroom, and kitchen TVs without re-pairing. ◆ HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your iPhone and Smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open the app and select your TV from the quick discovery list. 3. Accept the one-time pairing prompt on your TV screen (or enter the on-screen PIN). 4. Enjoy instant, seamless control of your Smart TV! ◆ PRIVACY FIRST We respect your privacy. Remote TV communicates directly with your Smart TV inside your local Wi-Fi network. No personal photos, media files, passwords, or TV viewing habits are ever stored on external servers or shared with third parties. ---------------------------------- SUBSCRIPTION & LEGAL INFORMATION • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://vitelio.web.app/apps/universal-remote/privacy Terms of Service: https://vitelio.web.app/apps/universal-remote/terms Support: viteliolabs@icloud.com
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.
- Eyes-free touchpad navigation
- Instant app launcher
- Multiple TV support
- Essential controls (volume, channel, mute)
- Adaptive UI themes
- Automatic TV detection
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Remote TV ships an update every 2 months, Smart Remote Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote TV | Smart Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vitalii Peregudov | Cavexo LLC |
In-app purchases
Remote TV
- Weekly Access$2.997 Days
- Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Premium: 1 Week$6.997 Days
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- Yearly Access for Remote$19.991 Year
- Premium: 1 Year$29.991 Year
- Premium: Lifetime$29.99
- Premium: Lifetime$39.99
Smart Remote Control
- Weekly Access$2.997 Days
- Yearly Access$19.991 Year
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