Comparison

Smart Remote+ vs Direct TV Remote Control App

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

Direct TV Remote Control App

Features
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TV Remote Control - Smart & Universal Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate smart TV remote - do more than just change channels! Control your TV with style, convenience, and total freedom, whether you’re at home, at work, or anywhere in between. Key Features: Works with all major smart TVs - Supports Roku TV, WebOS, Tizen, VIDAA, Fire TV, and more. Supports 100+ TV brands - Including Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Amazon, Google, Roku, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, and others. Quick setup - Automatically detect TVs on your Wi-Fi network. Full-function remote - Adjust volume, switch channels, search, play/pause, mute, and more. Multiple TVs? No problem! - Easily switch between connected TVs. Stylish remote themes - Choose a layout that matches your home or office vibe. Control from anywhere in your home - Works across the same Wi-Fi network. Family-friendly - Manage screen time by turning off the TV for breaks, homework, or rest. After purchasing an auto-renewable subscription, you will get access to: Premium remote themes and layouts Advanced customization options for buttons and controls Priority support and faster updates Access to exclusive smart tools and features How to connect: Turn on your TV and wait 30 seconds for it to wake from sleep. Make sure your iPhone/iPad is on the same Wi-Fi network as your TV. Open the app and start controlling instantly! Note: This app is not an official product of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL, Roku, Panasonic, Philips, Toshiba, Hisense, etc. Take full control - download now and enjoy a remote you’ll actually love using! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GtHqL-Yg2ZQVIVkKJUvKbJvSm6dPDXvt0cclKaPulgU/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNaTf6cPqmVOtxPEZh3Urw8zQvm5u9v_pNMmKGoSjGs/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

Smart Remote+4 screens
Direct TV Remote Control App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smart Remote+ at 4 against Direct TV Remote Control App's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Direct TV Remote Control App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart Remote+ versus Direct TV Remote Control App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote+Direct TV Remote Control App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBouncing Ball GamesJulian Nordholt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Remote+

One-time1
  • Smart Remote+ Pro$2.99
1 purchases

Direct TV Remote Control App

Subscriptions1
  • Enjoy TV Remote access!3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is Smart Remote+ free?
Smart Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direct TV Remote Control App free?
Direct TV Remote Control App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Remote+ or Direct TV Remote Control App have ads?
Neither Smart Remote+ nor Direct TV Remote Control App shows ads.

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