Comparison

TV Remote Manager vs 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

TV Remote Manager

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. This app connects to your television over Wi-Fi, offering full control without extra hardware. Easily find and manage your TVs, launch streaming apps, and even use your TV as a photo frame.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Automatic TV detection
  • Full remote functionality
  • One-tap streaming shortcuts
  • Sleep timer
  • Photo frame mode
  • Channel blocking
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your iPhone into a full remote for the TV you already own. TV Remote Manager talks to your television over your home Wi-Fi network, so there is no infrared, no extra hardware and nothing to plug in. FINDS YOUR TV BY ITSELF Open the app and it scans your Wi-Fi network for compatible televisions and streaming players. Tap the one you want, confirm the prompt or the code shown on screen, and you are in control. Your TVs are saved with the names you choose, and the app can reconnect to the last one automatically every time you open it. A COMPLETE REMOTE • Directional pad, OK, Back and Home • Volume, mute and channel up/down • Play, pause, rewind, fast forward • Number keypad for direct channel entry • Power on/off and input switching where the TV allows it • Haptic feedback on every key, so it feels like real hardware ONE-TAP STREAMING SHORTCUTS Launch the apps you actually watch straight from your phone. The app reads the real app list from your television whenever the brand exposes it, so shortcuts open the version installed on your set instead of failing silently. SLEEP TIMER THAT RUNS ON THE TV Choose a duration on the rotary dial and, on televisions that expose their own sleep timer over the network, the countdown is stored inside the TV. You can close the app and fall asleep — the television turns itself off. On sets without a network timer the app tells you honestly that it has to stay open. TV PHOTO FRAME Send photos from your iPhone library to the big screen over your network and turn the television into a photo frame. The screen shows which brands accept photos, and warns you clearly if the connected TV does not support it. CHILD PROTECTION Set a PIN and block chosen channels so they cannot be opened from this remote. The PIN is stored securely on your iPhone. This protection applies to the app's remote only — it does not change any setting inside the television. WIDE BRAND COVERAGE Samsung, LG, Sony BRAVIA, Panasonic VIERA, Philips, Roku players and Roku TVs (TCL, Hisense, Sharp, JVC, RCA, Insignia, Element, Westinghouse, onn., Sanyo, Hitachi, Magnavox, Polaroid, InFocus, Pioneer and more), plus any Android TV or Google TV device — Xiaomi, Toshiba, Skyworth, Haier, TCL and Hisense Google TV models, Chromecast with Google TV and Nvidia Shield. The in-app Brand Coverage panel always shows the current list and exactly which models are covered. Some features may require a subscription. Subscription details, renewal terms and cancellation options are shown before purchase. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacyvrtg/inicio TV Remote Manager is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any television manufacturer or streaming service. All brand names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility.

About

Smart TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Control volume, channels, navigation, and even cast content to the big screen. It connects seamlessly over WiFi, offering a convenient alternative to physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal TV control
  • WiFi connectivity
  • Full button control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • Voice control
  • Screen mirroring
Features
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Smart TV Remote - AnyRemote turns your phone into a universal TV remote for Samsung, Roku, TCL, Fire TV, LG, Sony and more. Connect over the same WiFi network and control your Smart TV in seconds. AnyRemote is free to use and works with all TV brands from a single app. Works With All Your Smart TVs & Streaming Devices Smart TV Remote is compatible with all major TV brands, including Samsung, Roku, TCL, Google TV, LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Hisense, Vizio, Philips and more. Whatever brand of Smart TV you own, you can control it right from your phone over WiFi. This universal TV remote also works with popular TV boxes, sticks and streaming devices such as Fire TV Stick, Chromecast with Google TV, Roku streaming sticks and other set-top boxes. Whatever you use to watch, you can control it from a single app. Key Features • Full Button Control – Volume, channels, mute and all the essential buttons of your original remote. • Turn TV On/Off – Power your Smart TV on and off instantly from your phone. • D-Pad Navigation – Move through TV menus and apps quickly with a responsive directional pad. • Smooth Touchpad – A highly responsive touchpad that makes navigation effortless and even lets you play games on your TV with ease. • Playback Controls – Play, pause, rewind and fast-forward your content with ease. • Keyboard Input – Type search terms and logins from your phone instead of the TV on-screen keyboard. • Voice Control – Search and command your TV using your voice for a faster, hands-free experience. • App Launch Buttons – Open your favorite TV apps instantly with a single tap. • Cast Photos & Videos – Share photos and videos from your phone to the big screen. • Screen Mirroring – Mirror your phone's screen on your TV to enjoy content on a bigger display. How It Works 1. Connect your phone and your Smart TV to the same WiFi network. 2. Open the app and tap to scan for available devices nearby. 3. Select your TV or streaming device from the list. 4. Allow the connection on your TV screen if prompted. 5. Start controlling your TV instantly — it's that simple. Download Smart TV Remote - AnyRemote today and turn your phone into a free universal remote for all your TVs and streaming devices. Whether you've lost your original remote or just want one app to control everything, AnyRemote makes it simple, fast and reliable. Get started for free and take control of your Smart TV from anywhere in the room. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV Remote Manager4 screens
Smart TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

TV Remote Manager and Smart TV Remote both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Smart TV Remote's written reviews are positive against 50% of TV Remote Manager's. Smart TV Remote also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). TV Remote Manager's advantage is chart position (#56 vs unranked) and ratings volume (48 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. TV Remote Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Smart TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TV Remote Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart TV Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, Smart TV Remote every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote Manager versus Smart TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote ManagerSmart TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (48 ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVertigo SLMian Ali Asjad

Customer experience

TV Remote Manager

All ratings29 ratings
Positive79.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Smart TV Remote

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV Remote Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Smart TV Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads - Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Remove Ads - Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is TV Remote Manager free?
TV Remote Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TV Remote free?
Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote Manager or Smart TV Remote?
Smart TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote Manager averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Smart TV Remote averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do TV Remote Manager or Smart TV Remote have ads?
Both TV Remote Manager and Smart TV Remote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Manager or Smart TV Remote?
TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, and Smart TV Remote every 10 days. Most recently, TV Remote Manager was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on November 5, 2026.

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