Comparison

Smart Remote+ vs RemoteTV

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

Head to head
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.

About

RemoteTV

Features
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RemoteTV helps you control your smart TV faster across major brands. Free features: - Normal remote controls - Keyboard input when the TV text field is focused - Basic voice for simple commands like Netflix, YouTube, Home, Back, Power, Volume, Mute, and HDMI input changes Pro features: - Pro AI Voice for more natural app launch, input changes, volume control, and saved scene names - Quick Scenes for repeated routines like Movie Night or Gaming Setup - Fast Launch shortcuts for supported apps - Home Screen widget shortcuts for faster access RemoteTV is designed to reduce repeated taps and make everyday TV control simpler. Important notes: - TV compatibility varies by brand and model - App-internal search, including YouTube search, is not guaranteed on every TV - Keyboard input works best when the TV is already focused on a text field - Some advanced features require Pro Terms of Use : https://code-stack-studio.com/RemoteTV/terms Privacy Policy: https://code-stack-studio.com/RemoteTV/privacy

Screenshots

Smart Remote+4 screens
RemoteTV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RemoteTV at none against Smart Remote+'s 1. Smart Remote+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RemoteTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, RemoteTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Remote+ versus RemoteTV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote+RemoteTV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBouncing Ball GamesJYEN MING YAP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Remote+

One-time1
  • Smart Remote+ Pro$2.99
None

RemoteTV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Remote+ free?
Smart Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RemoteTV free?
RemoteTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Remote+ or RemoteTV have ads?
Neither Smart Remote+ nor RemoteTV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote+ or RemoteTV?
Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, and RemoteTV weekly. Most recently, Smart Remote+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and RemoteTV on October 25, 2026.

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