# Smart Remote+ vs Remo

The clearest difference is rating: Remo at 5.0 against Smart Remote+'s 4.1. Remo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Smart Remote+'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Remo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Remo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, Remo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | Remo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remo-smart-tv-remote/id6775416470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [Mihail Prisacaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775416472) |

## 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 |


### Remo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remo-smart-tv-remote/id6775416470)

Transform your iPhone into a smart remote for Samsung Tizen and Hisense VIDAA TVs. Control your TV with a D-pad, touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher, all over your home Wi-Fi. Wake your TV remotely and manage multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Smart TV remote control, Touchpad and keyboard input, App launcher for smart TVs, Wake-on-LAN functionality, Control multiple TVs, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remo monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime subscription | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote+ free?

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

### Is Remo free?

Remo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote+ or Remo?

Remo is rated higher. Smart Remote+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Remo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Smart Remote+ or Remo have ads?

Neither Smart Remote+ nor Remo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote+ or Remo?

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, and Remo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart Remote+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Remo on October 23, 2026.

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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.*