# AC Remote vs Smart Remote

The clearest difference is rating: AC Remote at 5.0 against Smart Remote's 4.0. AC Remote also leads on iOS requirement (14 vs 18.0). Smart Remote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AC Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AC Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.

AC Remote ships an update every 4 months, Smart Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AC Remote | Smart Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-smart-controller/id6753915486/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-and-ac/id6776854389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [海月 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665052711) | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) |

## What reviewers say

### AC Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-remote-smart-controller/id6753915486)

Control your air conditioner remotely using your iPhone. Adjust temperature, fan speed, and modes with precise 1℃ regulation. Includes real-time thermometer and hygrometer functions.

**Highlights:** Power on/off, 1℃ precise temperature adjustment, Mode switching (Cooling, Heating, Auto), Fan speed settings, Swing control, Real-time thermometer and hygrometer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AC Remote: Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AC Remote: Quarterly Subscription | $6.99 | per 3 months |


### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-and-ac/id6776854389)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for TVs, ACs, and more. Control devices via IR blaster, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Learn custom commands and create automated scenes for seamless device management.

**Highlights:** Universal device control, IR blaster and WiFi support, Smart TV integration, Custom remote creation, Scene automation, Room organization, Apple Watch companion

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AC Remote free?

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

### Is Smart Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AC Remote or Smart Remote?

AC Remote is rated higher. AC Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Smart Remote averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do AC Remote or Smart Remote have ads?

Neither AC Remote nor Smart Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AC Remote or Smart Remote?

AC Remote ships an update every 4 months, and Smart Remote weekly. Most recently, AC Remote was updated on October 6, 2026 and Smart Remote on October 12, 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.*