Comparison

Smart Remote+ vs TV Remote Control

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

TV Remote Control

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for most smart TVs. Easily control playback, navigate menus, and launch apps directly from your phone over Wi-Fi. Enjoy a real keyboard for searching and typing, eliminating the need for physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Universal smart TV compatibility
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Real keyboard input for search and typing
  • Direct app launching
  • Full playback and navigation controls
  • Manage multiple TVs
Features
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Universal Smart TV Remote Your phone just became the only remote you'll ever need. No batteries. No searching under couch cushions. No fumbling with a tiny D-pad in the dark. Just your phone, your Wi-Fi, and full control of your TV in seconds. RemoTV turns your phone into a fast, reliable universal remote for almost any smart TV — Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Roku (and Roku-powered TVs like TCL), Android TV, and Fire TV. Connect once over Wi-Fi, and you're in control from anywhere in the room. Key Features 1) Works With Almost Any TV One app, every major smart TV platform. RemoTV automatically detects your brand and connects using the right protocol — no guessing, no generic "universal codes" that only half-work. 2) Manage Every TV in the House Pair multiple TVs across different rooms and switch between them instantly. RemoTV remembers each one, so reconnecting is a single tap — no re-pairing every time you walk into a different room. 3) A Real Keyboard, Not Letter-by-Letter Torture Search, sign in, and type directly on your TV using your phone's actual keyboard. Skip the painful up-down-up-down of a D-pad just to enter a password. 4) Launch Any App Instantly See the exact apps installed on your TV and open them in one tap — no digging through your TV's home screen with a laggy remote. 5) Full Playback & Navigation Control Power, volume, mute, channels, D-pad navigation, home, back, play, pause, rewind, fast-forward — every control you'd expect from a physical remote, redesigned to feel better on a touchscreen. 6) Smart Reconnect RemoTV keeps a history of your paired TVs and reconnects automatically when it finds them back on the network — set up once, done forever. How It Works 1. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your TV 2. Open RemoTV — your TV is detected automatically 3. Tap to pair, and start controlling instantly Why RemoTV - Covers nearly every major smart TV brand, not just one - Built for households with more than one TV - Real keyboard input and a live app launcher, not a stripped-down remote - Clean, fast setup — no accounts, no clutter Whether you're switching inputs, searching for a show, or jumping between the living room and bedroom TV, RemoTV keeps control exactly where it belongs — in your hand. --- This app offers optional premium features (including unlimited saved devices, voice control, and an ad-free experience) available via auto-renewing subscription. Free features remain available without a subscription. RemoTV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Hisense, Roku, Google, Amazon, or any other TV manufacturer or platform. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://tv-remote-privacypolicy.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-last-updated-july-19.html Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-00/home

Screenshots

Smart Remote+4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote+ at 4.1 against TV Remote Control's 2.6. Smart Remote+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Remote+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Remote+ holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, TV Remote Control monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Remote+ versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote+TV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better2.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBouncing Ball GamesVenish Rakholia

Customer experience

Smart Remote+

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

TV Remote Control

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Remote+

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

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • TV Remote Pro – Weekly$5.997 Days
  • TV Remote Pro – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • TV Remote Pro – Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Remote+ free?
Smart Remote+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Remote+ or TV Remote Control?
Smart Remote+ is rated higher. Smart Remote+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TV Remote Control averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Smart Remote+ or TV Remote Control have ads?
TV Remote Control shows ads; Smart Remote+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote+ or TV Remote Control?
Smart Remote+ ships an update every 9 days, and TV Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Smart Remote+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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