Comparison

Remote Control for TV Pro 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

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+

Transform your Apple devices into a comprehensive remote for LG smart TVs. Control playback, volume, and navigation directly from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or home screen widgets. Features like Live Activities and Wake-on-LAN offer seamless, instant access to your TV.

Highlights
  • Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration
  • Full Apple Watch app with directional pad and Digital Crown
  • Home Screen Widgets for instant control
  • Wake-on-LAN for powering on TV
  • Automatic TV discovery and multi-TV support
  • Customizable remote layouts
  • Service menu and number pad access
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

Remote Control for TV Pro4 screens
Smart Remote+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for TV Pro at 5.0 against Smart Remote+'s 3.9. Smart Remote+'s advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Remote Control for TV Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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

Remote Control for TV Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Remote Control for TV Pro versus Smart Remote+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote Control for TV ProSmart Remote+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.9 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLCBouncing Ball Games

Customer experience

Remote Control for TV Pro

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

Smart Remote+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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
1 purchases

Smart Remote+

One-time1
  • Smart Remote+ Pro$2.99

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+ free?
Smart Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Remote Control for TV Pro or Smart Remote+?
Remote Control for TV Pro is rated higher. Remote Control for TV Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Remote+ averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Remote Control for TV Pro or Smart Remote+ have ads?
Neither Remote Control for TV Pro nor Smart Remote+ shows ads.

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