# Smart Remote vs TV Remote Control Stick

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote Control Stick at 5.0 against Smart Remote's 4.5. TV Remote Control Stick also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Smart Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (100 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control Stick sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TV Remote Control Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote has 100 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, TV Remote Control Stick every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote | TV Remote Control Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-control/id6748286395/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-stick/id6760475629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppCrafters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824995256) | [Federico hidalgo abril](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677032061) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-control/id6748286395)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for Samsung and LG Smart TVs. Effortlessly change channels, adjust volume, and launch apps directly from your device. Enjoy a seamless and intuitive control experience for your home entertainment.

**Highlights:** Universal remote control for Samsung/LG Smart TVs, Unlimited TV connections (Premium), Full access to all TV apps, Intuitive and customizable interface, Power on/off, channel, volume control

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| TV Remote Control Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### TV Remote Control Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-stick/id6760475629)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all smart TVs and streaming devices. Effortlessly control your TV or stick in seconds without complex setup. Works with popular brands like Fire TV, Roku, Samsung, and LG.

**Highlights:** Universal TV remote control, Smart TV and TV stick support, No complicated setup, Control multiple brands, iPhone integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| semanal | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote free?

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

### Is TV Remote Control Stick free?

TV Remote Control Stick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote or TV Remote Control Stick?

TV Remote Control Stick is rated higher. Smart Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while TV Remote Control Stick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote or TV Remote Control Stick have ads?

TV Remote Control Stick shows ads; Smart Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote or TV Remote Control Stick?

Smart Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and TV Remote Control Stick every 5 days. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on September 20, 2026 and TV Remote Control Stick on August 24, 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.*