# Smart Remote+ vs Remote Control for TV

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | Remote Control for TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-play-plus/id6761280378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [Collabrains Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479000652) |

## 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 |


### Remote Control for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-play-plus/id6761280378)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote+ free?

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

### Is Remote Control for TV free?

Remote Control for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Remote Control for TV is rated higher. Smart Remote+ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Remote Control for TV averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote+ or Remote Control for TV have ads?

Neither Smart Remote+ nor Remote Control for TV shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*