Comparison

BETA Smart vs TV Remote

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

Head to head
About

BETA Smart

Features
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Take control with BETA Smart, the official app for BETA smart devices. Designed for simplicity, reliability, and security, it puts your home and connected systems at your fingertips. Smart Control: Control and manage your devices directly from your phone. Remote Access: Stay connected and in control anytime, anywhere. Automation & Scheduling: Set routines and timers that work around your lifestyle. Alerts: Receive notifications on device activity and status. Family Sharing: Give access to multiple users with just a few taps.

About

TV Remote

Transform your iPhone and Apple Watch into a universal remote for your TV and smart devices. Effortlessly control channels, volume, and apps with a clean, intuitive interface designed for the whole family. Enjoy seamless control from anywhere in the room.

Highlights
  • Control TV and smart devices
  • iPhone and Apple Watch compatibility
  • Instant setup
  • Intuitive gestures
  • Customizable layout
  • Quick-access shortcuts
Features
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TV Remote: Smart Controller Turn your iPhone into a fast, powerful smart TV remote. Control Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, VIZIO, Philips and Panasonic TVs over Wi-Fi — no IR blaster or extra hardware required. Lost your remote? No problem. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, pair once, and control your TV with a beautiful remote designed to feel natural. **SMART TV REMOTE CONTROL** • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, 2016+) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku & TCL Roku TV • VIZIO SmartCast • Sony Bravia • Philips Smart TV • Panasonic Viera **A REMOTE THAT FEELS REAL** • Power, volume, channels, mute and navigation • Classic D-Pad or swipe touchpad • Haptic feedback and key click sounds • Hold buttons for fast repeating • Wake your TV from standby with Wake-on-LAN • Type on your TV using your iPhone keyboard **LAUNCH YOUR FAVORITE APPS** Open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, Spotify, Plex and Peacock directly from your iPhone. **CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS** Send photos and videos from your iPhone to your TV. Paste a YouTube link and play it on the big screen. **APPLE WATCH REMOTE** Control compatible TVs from your Apple Watch. Change volume, switch channels and navigate without reaching for your iPhone. **SIRI VOICE CONTROL** Use Siri to pause, play, mute, change volume and control your TV with your voice. **DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE** • 45 languages • Full right-to-left language support • 10 accent themes • VoiceOver support • No account required • No tracking • Zero data collection Your TV and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Power-on functionality depends on your TV's settings, such as Samsung Power On with Mobile, LG Quick Start+, or Roku Fast TV Start. **PREMIUM** Your first session is free. Unlimited TV remote control requires a subscription. Choose weekly with a 3-day free trial or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Apple ID Settings. Privacy Policy: https://aitranslation.app/TVremote/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://aitranslation.app/TVremote/terms.html Need help pairing your TV? Contact us through Settings → Support.

Screenshots

BETA Smart4 screens
TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 10 days against BETA Smart's every 11 months. BETA Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BETA Smart ships an update every 11 months, TV Remote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BETA Smart versus TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBETA SmartTV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBETA CORPORATION PTY LTDyousra britel

In-app purchases

None

BETA Smart

No in-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BETA Smart free?
BETA Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BETA Smart or TV Remote have ads?
Neither BETA Smart nor TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BETA Smart or TV Remote?
BETA Smart ships an update every 11 months, and TV Remote every 10 days. Most recently, BETA Smart was updated on October 16, 2026 and TV Remote on October 12, 2026.

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