# TV Remote Manager vs Smart TV Remote

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 (#60 vs unranked) and ratings volume (99 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

Smart TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Remote Manager has 99 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TV Remote Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smart TV Remote's.

TV Remote Manager ships an update every 6 days, Smart TV Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote Manager | Smart TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-manager/id6745335805/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-anyremote/id6782768053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertigo SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717595043) | [Mian Ali Asjad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847826344) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-manager/id6745335805)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-anyremote/id6782768053)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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 99 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 8, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on November 5, 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.*