Comparison

SmartWave Remote vs TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SmartWave Remote

Features
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Mirror. Cast. Control. Smarter. Your TV deserves more than a basic remote. Smart Wave Remote turns your iPhone into a powerful Smart TV remote and screen mirroring app β€” fast, reliable, and easy to use. Control your TV, stream content, cast photos and videos, and mirror your screen β€” all from one simple app. No cables. No confusion. Just seamless connection. Free Features Get started instantly with essential controls: Smart TV Remote Control β€’ Power control β€’ Volume adjustment β€’ Channel navigation β€’ Menu access β€’ Media playback controls β€’ Quick access to apps Touchpad & Keyboard β€’ Smooth trackpad navigation β€’ Swipe gestures β€’ Tap to select β€’ Built-in keyboard for fast typing β€’ Easy search and text input Screen Mirroring & Casting Unlock enhanced features to take your experience further: Screen Mirroring Mirror your iPhone screen to your Smart TV over WiFi for: β€’ Streaming videos and shows β€’ Presentations and meetings β€’ Sharing photos and content β€’ Mobile gaming on a bigger screen Cast Photos & Videos β€’ Cast videos directly to your TV β€’ Stream photo slideshows β€’ Smooth playback experience β€’ HD quality support Fast & Automatic Connection β€’ Automatically detects compatible Smart TVs β€’ Works over the same WiFi network β€’ No setup or extra hardware required Designed for Modern Smart TVs Built for reliable performance with today’s Smart TV technology, delivering responsive control and smooth media streaming. Subscription Information Some features, including screen mirroring and media casting, require an optional subscription. β€’ Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID account β€’ Payment will be charged at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Why Choose Smart Wave Remote? β€’ Easy setup and connection β€’ Responsive remote control β€’ Smooth navigation β€’ Clean and intuitive design β€’ Stable WiFi performance Download Smart Wave Remote and enjoy smarter control and enhanced streaming from your iPhone. This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any TV brand or manufacturer, including Samsung or Roku. Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/11a7e9e8-cfa8-41df-aba2-a16e1cbe4bcd Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TV

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Lost your remote? Batteries dead? Turn your iPhone into a fast, beautiful TV remote that works over Wi-Fi β€” no IR blaster, no extra hardware. TV Remote finds the TVs on your network in seconds. Pair once, control forever. WORKS WITH YOUR TV β€’ Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, 2016 and newer) β€’ LG Smart TV (webOS) β€’ Roku & TCL Roku TV β€’ VIZIO SmartCast β€’ Sony Bravia β€’ Philips Smart TV β€’ Panasonic Viera A REMOTE THAT FEELS REAL β€’ Full-size remote layout: power, volume, channels, mute, navigation β€’ Choose a classic D-Pad or a swipe touchpad β€” whatever feels natural β€’ Hold-to-repeat keys, haptics and key click sounds β€’ Wake your TV from standby (Wake-on-LAN) β€” power on without touching the TV β€’ Type on your TV with the iPhone keyboard β€” no more arrow-key hunting YOUR APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, Spotify, Plex and Peacock directly on the TV from your phone. CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to the big screen. Paste a YouTube link and play it on the TV. Family slideshows have never been easier. APPLE WATCH REMOTE The only remote you wear. Your TVs sync automatically from the iPhone β€” change volume, switch channels and navigate straight from your wrist. HEY SIRI "Hey Siri, pause the TV" β€” pause, play, power, volume and mute with your voice, from anywhere in the house. MADE FOR EVERYONE β€’ 45 languages, full right-to-left support β€’ 10 accent themes to recolor the whole app β€’ VoiceOver labels on every control β€’ 100% private: no account, no tracking, zero data collection. Everything stays on your Wi-Fi. GOOD TO KNOW β€’ Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. β€’ Power-on requires the TV's wake setting (e.g. Samsung "Power On with Mobile", LG "Quick Start+", Roku "Fast TV Start"). PREMIUM The first session is free. Unlimited control requires a subscription (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy : https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/terms.html Questions or a TV that won't pair? Contact us from Settings β†’ Support β€” we answer fast.

Screenshots

SmartWave Remote4 screens
TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartWave Remote at 13.0 against TV's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartWave Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartWave Remote ships an update every 9 days, TV every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SmartWave Remote versus TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartWave RemoteTV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsync Digital SolutionsNOUR-EDDINE JAMI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartWave Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
2 purchases

TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SmartWave Remote free?
SmartWave Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV free?
TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmartWave Remote or TV have ads?
Neither SmartWave Remote nor TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartWave Remote or TV?
SmartWave Remote ships an update every 9 days, and TV every 5 days. Most recently, SmartWave Remote was updated on September 20, 2026 and TV on September 1, 2026.

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