Comparison

OLED Control 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

OLED Control

Control your LG TV with your iPhone or iPad. Adjust picture settings, launch apps, and use widgets for quick access. Offers basic remote functions for free, with advanced features available via subscription or one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Full TV remote functionality
  • Picture setting adjustments
  • App shortcuts and launching
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Wi-Fi and IP address connection
  • Save picture presets
Features
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Make your LG TV easier to control—and your picture easier to fine-tune. Use your iPhone or iPad as a remote, open favorite TV apps, and keep useful controls close with Home Screen widgets. EVERYDAY CONTROL, FEWER TAPS Adjust volume, navigate menus, switch inputs, and launch installed TV apps. Customize app shortcuts and manage saved TVs in one place. Connect over the same Wi-Fi network with nearby discovery or an IP address. GET MORE FROM YOUR PICTURE Fine-tune supported brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, HDR, and gaming settings. Save picture presets for different content and inputs without working through long on-screen menus. MADE FOR LG WEBOS OLED Control supports compatible LG webOS TVs. Available controls depend on your TV model, firmware, input, and picture mode. Your phone or tablet and TV must use the same local network. Basic remote functions are free. Some advanced features require Premium, available through an auto-renewing subscription or a lifetime purchase. Available options and localized prices are shown in the app before purchase. TV commands are sent over your local network. OLED Control is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LG. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oledcontrol.xyz/privacy

About

Smart Remote+

Transform your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into a universal TV remote for major brands like LG, Samsung, and Google TV. Enjoy seamless control with Live Activities, Dynamic Island integration, and powerful widgets. Wake your TV remotely and customize your control experience.

Highlights
  • Universal TV remote control
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support
  • Home screen widgets
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Customizable remote layouts
  • TV self-test and configuration export
Features
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Turn your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch into the ultimate TV remote — now for LG webOS, Samsung, Sony Bravia, Google TV / Android TV, and Apple TV. With Live Activities, Dynamic Island support, powerful widgets, and ultra-reliable Wake-on-LAN, controlling your TV has never felt this seamless. Whether you're across the room or anywhere in your home, your TV is always just a tap away. Works With Your TV • LG webOS TVs (2016 and newer) — the full experience: touchpad, Scenes, picture settings, Live Activities, service menu, and more • Sony Bravia TVs — power, volume, inputs, navigation, and media playback; connects instantly with no pairing codes • Samsung TVs — power, volume, inputs, navigation, and media playback; just accept the pairing on the TV • Google TV and Android TV devices (TCL, Philips, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, US Hisense, and more) — power, volume, inputs, navigation, media playback, and app launching • Apple TV — pair with the on-screen code, navigate with the D-pad or swipe gestures, control playback, and launch installed apps. Choose a saved TV for volume control while using your Apple TV remote. Live Activity & Dynamic Island (LG webOS) See what's playing on your TV directly from your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Control play/pause, volume, and mute instantly — with app-themed colors for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and more. Your TV controls, without even opening the app. Full Apple Watch App Control your TV from your wrist. Includes: • Directional pad navigation • Media playback controls • Power on/off • HDMI input switching Perfect when your phone isn't nearby. Powerful Home Screen Widgets Access your TV controls instantly without opening the app. Widgets let you: • Power on your TV • Adjust volume • Switch HDMI inputs • Launch streaming apps (LG and Google TV) • Control playback Available in multiple sizes and fully integrated with Wake-on-LAN. Scenes (LG webOS) Save picture mode, sound output, and input as a one-tap preset. Movie night, gaming, daytime TV — set the whole TV up in a single tap from the app, widgets, or Shortcuts. Automatic TV Discovery Find the TVs on your network with a single tap. The app automatically detects your TV's name, IP address, and MAC addresses — no manual configuration required. Customizable Remote Layout Build your ideal remote. Rearrange, show, or hide: • Volume slider • Volume buttons • Media controls • Navigation controls • And more Give every TV its own layout — or share one default across them all. The editor only offers controls your TV actually supports, and layouts are independent on iPhone and Apple Watch. TV Self-Test Not sure everything's working? Run a live command sweep that proves what your TV responds to and produces a shareable report — perfect for diagnosing tricky network setups. Configuration Import & Export Back up or transfer your TV configurations between devices with ease. Service Menu Access (LG webOS) Access the TV service menu and number pad for hotel mode and advanced settings when needed. Multiple TV Support Easily switch between different TVs in your home — even different brands. Each TV maintains its own connection and settings for effortless multi-room control. Built for Reliability • Improved auto-reconnect after background idle • Enhanced Live Activity state tracking • More stable watch command handling • Continuous performance improvements Pay once for Pro — no subscriptions, no ads. Experience the convenience of complete TV control — through the full app, widgets, Live Activities, or right from your wrist. No more searching for the remote.

Screenshots

OLED Control4 screens
Smart Remote+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OLED Control at 4.4 against Smart Remote+'s 4.2. Smart Remote+'s advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, 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. OLED Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OLED Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of OLED Control's written reviews are positive against 75% of Smart Remote+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OLED Control ships an update weekly, Smart Remote+ every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OLED Control versus Smart Remote+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOLED ControlSmart Remote+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better4.2 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings711 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVLAD GHEORGHE TULITUBouncing Ball Games

Customer experience

OLED Control

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Smart Remote+

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

OLED Control

Subscriptions4
  • OLED Control Monthly$0.991 Month
  • OLED Control Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • OLED Control Weekly$2.997 Days
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  • OLED Control Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • OLED Control Lifetime Offer$14.99
  • OLED Control Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Smart Remote+

One-time1
  • Smart Remote+ Pro$2.99

Questions

Is OLED Control free?
OLED Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote+ free?
Smart Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OLED Control or Smart Remote+?
OLED Control is rated higher. OLED Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Smart Remote+ averages 4.2 from 11 ratings.
Do OLED Control or Smart Remote+ have ads?
Neither OLED Control nor Smart Remote+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OLED Control or Smart Remote+?
OLED Control ships an update weekly, and Smart Remote+ every 9 days. Most recently, OLED Control was updated on November 13, 2026 and Smart Remote+ on November 13, 2026.

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