# Smart Remote+ vs RemoteTV

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.

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

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, RemoteTV weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | RemoteTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **10** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [JYEN MING YAP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882355292) |

## 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 |


### RemoteTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotetv-smart-tv-remote/id6760020565)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, 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 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 30, 2026 and RemoteTV on October 25, 2026.

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