Comparison

Remote Control for TV Pro vs Smart Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Remote Control for TV Pro

Transform your iPhone into a universal TV remote. Easily control any smart TV on your WiFi network with features like power, navigation, volume, and media controls. Unlock advanced functions like keyboard input and direct channel access with a subscription or lifetime purchase.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV control
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • D-Pad and channel navigation
  • Volume and mute controls
  • Media playback controls
  • Keyboard input for search
  • Ad-free experience (Pro)
Features
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Lost your TV remote again? Control your TV right from your iPhone. Remote Control for TV turns your phone into a powerful, always-in-your-pocket remote control for any Smart TV on your WiFi network. EASY SETUP Simply open the app and it automatically discovers your TV. No complicated pairing required. You can also enter your TV's IP address manually if needed. FREE FEATURES - Power on/off with Wake-on-LAN support - D-Pad navigation (up, down, left, right, select) - Volume and mute controls - Channel up and down - Home, Back, and Menu buttons - Automatic TV discovery - Save one TV for quick access PRO FEATURES Unlock the complete remote experience: - Control multiple TVs - Number pad for direct channel entry - Input source selection (HDMI, USB, etc.) - Media controls (play, pause, stop, rewind, fast forward) - Keyboard input for searching apps and typing on your TV - Color buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) for interactive features - Hold-to-repeat for volume and channel buttons - Customizable haptic feedback intensity - Ad-free experience PRO OPTIONS Choose the plan that works for you: - Weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial - Lifetime purchase for permanent access (one-time payment) Works with Smart TVs connected to the same WiFi network as your iPhone. Requires iOS 17.6 or later. Stop searching between couch cushions. Download Remote Control for TV today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a powerful and intuitive smart TV controller. Navigate menus with ease, launch apps instantly, and manage multiple TVs from a single interface. Enjoy a seamless control experience with a clean, accessible design.

Highlights
  • Eyes-free touchpad navigation
  • Instant app launcher
  • Multiple TV support
  • Essential controls (volume, channel, mute)
  • Adaptive UI themes
  • Automatic TV detection
Features
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The smart remote your home deserves. Tired of searching for the physical remote, dealing with unresponsive buttons, or navigating slow menus? Transform your iPhone into a fast, powerful, and intuitive Smart TV controller with SRemote — designed to give you seamless control no physical remote can match. MAIN FEATURES • Eyes-Free Touchpad – Navigate menus and apps with natural swipes while keeping your eyes on the screen. • Instant App Launcher – Open your favorite streaming apps with a single tap. • Multiple TV Support – Save and switch between all the TVs in your home in seconds. • Essential Controls – Volume, channels, mute, navigation… everything right at your fingertips. • Adaptive UI Themes (NEW) – Choose a visual style that fits your mood and your home. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE A clean, modern, accessible interface that anyone in the house can use—kids, adults, and grandparents. Large buttons, intuitive gestures, and zero learning curve. COMPATIBILITY Our mission is simple: one remote for every Smart TV. Current support: • Samsung – Fully supported (Smart TV models 2015+) • Roku – Fully supported (NEW in version 1.1) • Sony – In active development • LG – Coming soon • Hisense – Planned for future updates • And many more coming… Not seeing your brand? Tell us what you need—we prioritize based on user feedback. THE SREMOTE EXPERIENCE • Instant Setup – Open the app and your TV is detected automatically on the same Wi-Fi network. • Smooth & Stable Control – Improved responsiveness and enhanced communication with all supported TVs. • One Subscription for the Family – Unlock all premium features and share them through Apple’s Family Sharing. SRemote was created at home, for real families who just want a better, faster, simpler way to control their TVs. We hope it becomes just as essential for yours. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER SRemote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku or any other manufacturer. • Privacy Policy: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/privacy • Terms of Use: https://www.cavexo.com/sremote/terms

Screenshots

Remote Control for TV Pro4 screens
Smart Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

Remote Control for TV Pro and Smart Remote Control are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Remote Control for TV Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remote Control for TV Pro against 5.0 for Smart Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Remote Control for TV Pro versus Smart Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for TV ProSmart Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLCCavexo LLC

Customer experience

Remote Control for TV Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Smart Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote Control for TV Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Samsung Remote Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
2 purchases

Smart Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Yearly Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote Control for TV Pro free?
Remote Control for TV Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote Control free?
Smart Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for TV Pro or Smart Remote Control?
Remote Control for TV Pro and Smart Remote Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Remote Control for TV Pro or Smart Remote Control have ads?
Neither Remote Control for TV Pro nor Smart Remote Control shows ads.

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