# Remote Control for TV ‧ vs Remote Control for Smart TV ++

The clearest difference is monetization model: Remote Control for TV ‧ at free with in-app purchases against Remote Control for Smart TV ++'s subscription. Remote Control for TV ‧ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for TV ‧ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for Smart TV ++ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Remote Control for TV ‧ against 5.0 for Remote Control for Smart TV ++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for TV ‧ has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Remote Control for TV ‧ ships an update monthly, Remote Control for Smart TV ++ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for TV ‧ | Remote Control for Smart TV ++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv/id6753014462/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv-plus-plus/id6762466297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842141759) | [Olha Hrytsenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794337777) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for TV ‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv/id6753014462)

Transform your phone into a universal TV remote. Easily control volume, channels, and playback for compatible smart TVs. Access streaming services and navigate content with an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control for compatible TVs, Easy volume, channel, and playback control, Quick access to streaming services, Simple and intuitive navigation, Dark mode support, Fast connection and responsive controls

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### Remote Control for Smart TV ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-smart-tv-plus-plus/id6762466297)

Transform your phone into a smart TV remote with this app. Control power, volume, and channels wirelessly over Wi-Fi. Cast photos, videos, and your phone's screen to the big display.

**Highlights:** Smart TV Remote Control, Fast Wi-Fi Connection, Screen Cast, Photo Cast, Video Cast, Multiple Device Support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week 3.99 Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Week 3.99 Stanart | $3.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for TV ‧ free?

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

### Is Remote Control for Smart TV ++ free?

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

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

Remote Control for Smart TV ++ is rated higher. Remote Control for TV ‧ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Remote Control for Smart TV ++ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

### Which is updated more often, Remote Control for TV ‧ or Remote Control for Smart TV ++?

Remote Control for TV ‧ ships an update monthly, and Remote Control for Smart TV ++ every 4 months. Most recently, Remote Control for TV ‧ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control for Smart TV ++ on November 9, 2026.

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