Comparison

Flex vs VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

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

Head to head
About

Flex

Features
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Flex is a student(domestic and international) housing platform that helps renters reduce cost on failed rental applications, by matching them with verified, affordable housing. The app offers multilingual support (English, Spanish, and Mandarin), zero-cost rent payments, and secure digital leasing.

About

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote for your smart TV. Control power, volume, channels, inputs, and even type on your TV with your device's keyboard. Offers quick access to streaming apps and a touchpad for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Full remote control functionality
  • Type on your TV with phone keyboard
  • Launch streaming apps instantly
  • Touchpad and Big Buttons mode
  • Home Screen widgets and shortcuts
  • Save multiple TV configurations
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Lost your VIZIO remote? Turn your iPhone into one in seconds. Remote for VIZIO Smart TV connects straight to your TV over your home Wi-Fi. No IR blaster, no account, no Walmart login. Pair once with the code on your TV screen (Roku needs no code), and the app reconnects on its own every time you open it. WORKS WITH - VIZIO smart TVs with SmartCast, including onn TVs "Powered by VIZIO" - Google TV, including onn Google TV models - Roku TVs and Roku streaming players, including onn Roku TV - Fire TV smart TVs and Fire TV Stick - Hisense VIDAA TVs Your iPhone or iPad must be on the same Wi-Fi network as the TV. The app finds your TV and tells you which system it runs. Features vary by system, model, and firmware. Soundbars are not supported. To turn the TV on from your phone, its network connection must stay active in standby. Roku owners: since Roku OS 14.1, Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Control by mobile apps can be set to "Limited", which blocks button presses from every phone app. The app spots that and shows you the menu path to turn it back on. TRY IT FREE FOR 3 DAYS Remote for VIZIO Smart TV is a subscription. Eligible accounts can start a 3-day free trial, then continue with a weekly or yearly plan at your local price. THE REMOTE - Power, volume, and mute - Full D-pad with OK, back, home, and menu - Channel and playback buttons on supported TVs - Switch inputs (HDMI, cable box, game console) from a list read straight from your TV - Type on your TV with your phone's keyboard, and send a YouTube search in one tap - Open your streaming apps in one tap - Touchpad, Big Buttons mode, and themes - iPhone and iPad MORE - Home Screen widgets and Shortcuts for everyday commands - Save multiple TVs, custom layouts, shortcuts, and sleep timers - Cast tab with receiver-dependent photo and video casting, plus an AirPlay guide Voice control is not available on every TV system. App shortcuts open the app; they don't start a particular video. SUBSCRIPTION A subscription unlocks Pro features. Available plans, local prices, trial eligibility, billing period, and automatic-renewal terms are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it anytime in your Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available in the app. PRIVACY No account is required. Remote commands travel to your TV over your local network, and pairing credentials are stored in the system Keychain. The privacy policy is linked in Settings and on the purchase screen. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ This is an independent app from Amenti Labs LLC. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by VIZIO, Walmart, Roku, Google, Amazon, or Hisense. VIZIO, SmartCast, onn, Roku, Google TV, Fire TV, Hisense, and VIDAA are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Flex4 screens
VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flex at none against VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·'s 4. Flex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. VIZIO Smart TV Remote · sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Flex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flex ships an update every 3 weeks, VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flex versus VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlexVIZIO Smart TV Remote ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPayfiAmenti Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Flex

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·

Subscriptions4
  • TV Remote Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro Annual$14.991 Year
  • TV Remote Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • TV Remote Pro Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Flex free?
Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIZIO Smart TV Remote · free?
VIZIO Smart TV Remote · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flex or VIZIO Smart TV Remote · have ads?
Neither Flex nor VIZIO Smart TV Remote · shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flex or VIZIO Smart TV Remote ·?
Flex ships an update every 3 weeks, and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · every 3 days. Most recently, Flex was updated on October 18, 2026 and VIZIO Smart TV Remote · on October 25, 2026.

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