# Smart TV Remote app control vs Remote

The clearest difference is ads: Remote at none against Smart TV Remote app control's shown. Smart TV Remote app control's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart TV Remote app control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart TV Remote app control ships an update every 2 weeks, Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart TV Remote app control | Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ayhan Gulseven](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068335977) | [MakiByte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781322391) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart TV Remote app control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-app-control/id6756825481)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $3.99 | per year |


### Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-smart-tv/id6783482736)

Control your Android TV or Google TV from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. This app offers a fast, private remote experience with no ads, featuring D-pad and trackpad navigation, app shortcuts, and voice control.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Wi-Fi local network connection, D-pad and trackpad navigation, App shortcuts, Keyboard input, Voice control, Widgets and Apple Watch app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart TV Remote Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart TV Remote app control free?

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

### Is Remote free?

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

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

Smart TV Remote app control shows ads; Remote does not.

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

Smart TV Remote app control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Remote every 2 months. Most recently, Smart TV Remote app control was updated on October 12, 2026 and Remote on October 25, 2026.

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