Smart Remote+ vs Remote Control for TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Remote Control for TV
Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for compatible TVs. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate menus with ease. It also functions as a browser companion and a game controller for supported TV games, offering a smarter way to interact with your television.
- Smart remote control for compatible TVs
- Volume, channel, and playback controls
- Menu navigation and touch controls
- Built-in browser support
- Game controller mode
- Fast Wi-Fi setup
- Simple interface
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Remote Control for TV – Play + gives you a smarter way to control your TV from your iPhone. Use it as a powerful TV remote, a convenient browser companion, and a game controller for supported TV gaming. Adjust volume, change channels, control playback, navigate menus, browse more easily on your TV, and turn your phone into a handheld controller for more interactive entertainment. Built for speed and simplicity, Remote Control for TV – Play + helps you do more than replace your remote — it helps you get more from your TV. Main Features • Smart remote control for compatible TVs • Volume, channel, mute, and playback controls • Easy menu navigation and touch controls • Built-in browser support • Game controller mode for supported TV games • Fast setup over Wi-Fi • Simple and modern interface One App, More Control From everyday watching to browsing and gaming, Remote Control for TV – Play + puts essential TV control in one place. No extra hardware. No complicated setup. Just connect and start controlling your TV in a smarter way. Please Note • Phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network • Some features are available only on supported devices and TV models • Controller mode is supported only for compatible games and TVs Auto-Renewable Subscription Notice Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Free trial, if offered, automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial ends. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy apply. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku, or any other TV brands referenced above. Any brand names are used solely to indicate compatibility. Privacy Policy: https://www.sadynamics.com/privacy-policy-for-tv-remote-app/ Terms of Service: https://www.sadynamics.com/terms-tv-remote/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for TV at 5.0 against Smart Remote+'s 3.9. Remote Control for TV also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Smart Remote+'s advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remote Control for TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Control for TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote+ has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Smart Remote+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Remote Control for TV's.
| Parameter | Smart Remote+ | Remote Control for TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bouncing Ball Games | Collabrains Technologies LTD |
Customer experience
Smart Remote+
Remote Control for TV
In-app purchases
Smart Remote+
- Smart Remote+ Pro$2.99
Remote Control for TV
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
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