# TV Remote vs Smart Remote

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote at every 2 days against Smart Remote's every 4 months. TV Remote also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Smart Remote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Smart Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 5.0 for TV Remote against 5.0 for Smart Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, Smart Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6755019599/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-remote/id6757202328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mob do Brasil Tecnologia LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671597782) | [Cijay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752173749) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-control-universal/id6755019599)

Transform your iPhone into a smart TV remote with quick pairing and full control. Navigate menus with gestures, access streaming apps instantly, and enjoy a clean interface. Say goodbye to lost remotes and dead batteries.

**Highlights:** Quick Wi-Fi pairing, Full control layout, Gesture navigation pad, Streaming app shortcuts, Haptic feedback, Dark mode interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |


### Smart Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-tv-remote/id6757202328)

Control your Android TV, Google TV, and other smart TVs with your phone. Features voice commands, a smart keyboard, and app launching for a seamless entertainment experience.

**Highlights:** Android TV & Google TV compatibility, Voice commands for search and control, Smart keyboard for easy text input, One-tap app launching, Instant Wi-Fi auto-discovery, D-pad navigation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TV Remote free?

TV 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, TV Remote or Smart Remote?

TV Remote and Smart Remote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Both TV Remote and Smart Remote show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 2 days, and Smart Remote every 4 months. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Remote on October 28, 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.*