# Smart Remote+ vs TV Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote+ | TV Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-plus/id6752133764/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controlall-smart-tv/id6791973183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bouncing Ball Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310577519) | [Venish Rakholia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873513119) |

## 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 |


### TV Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-controlall-smart-tv/id6791973183)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TV Remote Pro – Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TV Remote Pro – Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TV Remote Pro – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


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