# Smart Remote+ vs TV Remote.

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote+ at 3.9 against TV Remote.'s 3.0. Smart Remote+ also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). TV Remote.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TV Remote. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Remote+ holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, TV Remote. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | TV Remote. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id6757433181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [Harshit Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482476598) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Remote+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Remote+ Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### TV Remote.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote/id6757433181)

Transform your smartphone into a powerful universal TV remote. Effortlessly control Google TV and Smart TV devices, navigate menus with a touchpad, and quickly launch your favorite streaming apps. Discover new shows and manage your watchlist directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Fast keyboard typing and search, Touchpad and D-pad navigation, One-tap app launching, Discover and save shows, Volume and power control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote+ free?

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

### Is TV Remote. free?

TV Remote. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote+ or TV Remote.?

Smart Remote+ is rated higher. Smart Remote+ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TV Remote. averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote+ or TV Remote. have ads?

Neither Smart Remote+ nor TV Remote. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote+ or TV Remote.?

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, and TV Remote. every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Remote+ was updated on October 10, 2026 and TV Remote. on October 14, 2026.

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