Comparison

Remote TV vs Smart Remote

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 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

About

Smart Remote

Control your Android TV, Google TV, and other smart TVs with your phone. Features voice commands, a smart keyboard, and app launching for a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Android TV & Google TV compatibility
  • Voice commands for search and control
  • Smart keyboard for easy text input
  • One-tap app launching
  • Instant Wi-Fi auto-discovery
  • D-pad navigation
Features
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Upgrade your home entertainment experience with Smart Remote, the ultimate control center designed for your Android TV and Google TV devices. Ditch the clutter of plastic remotes. Smart Remote automatically discovers and connects to your TVs over Wi-Fi, giving you instant, responsive control in a sleek, modern interface. KEY FEATURES: DESIGNED FOR ANDROID TV Works flawlessly with all major Android TV & Google TV devices including: • Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense • Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Mi Box • And many more! WIDE COMPATIBILITY  Basic support for other major TV brands is also available: • Samsung Tizen TVs (2016+) • LG WebOS TVs VOICE CONTROL  Say it to play it. Use your phone's microphone to send voice commands directly to your TV. Perfect for searching movies, changing channels, or launching apps without typing. SMART KEYBOARD  Hate typing on a TV screen? Use your phone's full keyboard to search, enter passwords, and browse the web on your TV with ease. D-PAD NAVIGATION  Navigate with the responsive D-Pad to click precisely through menus and select content effortlessly. APP LAUNCHER  Jump straight to your favorite apps. Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more with a single tap directly from the remote. INSTANT AUTO-DISCOVERY  No complex setup codes. Smart Remote scans your local Wi-Fi network and finds your compatible TVs in seconds. Just tap to connect. WHY SMART REMOTE?  • Premium Design: A beautiful, dark-mode-first interface that looks great on your phone. • Haptic Feedback: Feel every button press for a tactile experience. • Privacy Focused: Your voice and usage data stay on your local network. Download Smart Remote today! Support: smartremotemobileapp@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://remotecontrolfortv.netlify.app/privacypolicy/  Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote TV4 screens
Smart Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Remote TV at none against Smart Remote's shown. Remote TV also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Smart Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Remote TV sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote TV ships an update every 2 months, Smart Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote TV versus Smart Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TVSmart Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii PeregudovCijay LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Remote TV

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

Smart Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro14 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access$49.99

Questions

Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote free?
Smart Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote TV or Smart Remote have ads?
Smart Remote shows ads; Remote TV does not.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV or Smart Remote?
Remote TV ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Remote every 4 months. Most recently, Remote TV was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smart Remote on November 5, 2026.

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