# AC Remote + vs Smart AC Remote Controller App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AC Remote + at 100% against Smart AC Remote Controller App's 43%. AC Remote + also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Smart AC Remote Controller App's advantage is ratings volume (80 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AC Remote + sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart AC Remote Controller App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AC Remote + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart AC Remote Controller App has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of AC Remote +'s written reviews are positive against 43% of Smart AC Remote Controller App's.

AC Remote + ships an update every 5 days, Smart AC Remote Controller App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC Remote + | Smart AC Remote Controller App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836/reviews)** | [4.4 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-ac-remote-controller-app/id6748352059/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **80** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Berdnikovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687687815) | [Faiz Ul Hassan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825383960) |

## What reviewers say

### AC Remote +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-plus/id6741434836)

Control all your air conditioners and smart devices from a single, intuitive interface. Manage multiple units simultaneously, set schedules, and monitor energy usage. Enjoy seamless, centralized control of your home comfort from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Universal AC compatibility, All-in-one device control, Simultaneous multi-device management, Smart scheduling and automation, Energy efficiency insights, Remote access from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly.pro.subscriptions | $39.99 | per year |
| 7-Day Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1-Month Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Smart AC Remote Controller App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-ac-remote-controller-app/id6748352059)

Control your air conditioner remotely from your phone. Adjust temperature, modes, and timers for most major AC brands. Works with IR blasters or Wi-Fi smart units.

**Highlights:** Universal AC brand compatibility, Real-time temperature and mode adjustments, Timer and sleep mode functions, IR blaster or Wi-Fi control, Manage multiple AC devices, No external hardware required for IR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Limited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC Remote + free?

AC Remote + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart AC Remote Controller App free?

Smart AC Remote Controller App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AC Remote + or Smart AC Remote Controller App?

AC Remote + is rated higher. AC Remote + averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart AC Remote Controller App averages 4.4 from 80 ratings.

### Do AC Remote + or Smart AC Remote Controller App have ads?

Neither AC Remote + nor Smart AC Remote Controller App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AC Remote + or Smart AC Remote Controller App?

AC Remote + ships an update every 5 days, and Smart AC Remote Controller App every 3 weeks. Most recently, AC Remote + was updated on September 17, 2026 and Smart AC Remote Controller App on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*