InstaControl vs Optoma Smart Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InstaControl
Control your projector directly from your smartphone. Features like Auto Fit to Screen and Avoid Obstacles simplify setup, while OSD settings can be adjusted within the app for seamless operation.
- Mobile projector control
- Auto Fit to Screen
- Avoid Obstacles
- OSD settings adjustment
- Optional BT dongle support
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Easily control your projector right from your mobile device! With the optional and one-to-one connection BT dongle, you can enjoy easier setup and everyday convenience: • Seamless Installation – Use Auto Fit to Screen and Avoid Obstacles features for quick and accurate projector alignment. • Simple Control – Adjust OSD settings directly from your mobile app.
Optoma Smart Control
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Optoma Smart Control App lets you connect your mobile device to projectors and displays via Bluetooth or a local network, replacing the physical remote control for quick setup and operation. With support for Smart Fit and Smart Move, the app helps streamline image alignment and positioning during installation, making setup faster and more efficient. Additional intelligent control and installation assistance features will be introduced in future updates. Note: Feature availability may vary by device model.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Optoma Smart Control at every 2 months against InstaControl's every 5 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InstaControl ships an update every 5 months, Optoma Smart Control every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | InstaControl | Optoma Smart Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BenQ Corporation | Optoma Corporation |
In-app purchases
InstaControl
No in-app purchases
Optoma Smart Control
No in-app purchases
