Comparison

Smart Remote vs Amshlag

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

Head to head
About

Smart Remote

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
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Upgrade your home entertainment experience with Smart Remote, the ultimate control center designed for your Android TV and Google TV devices. Ditch the clutter of plastic remotes. Smart Remote automatically discovers and connects to your TVs over Wi-Fi, giving you instant, responsive control in a sleek, modern interface. KEY FEATURES: DESIGNED FOR ANDROID TV Works flawlessly with all major Android TV & Google TV devices including: • Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense • Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Mi Box • And many more! WIDE COMPATIBILITY  Basic support for other major TV brands is also available: • Samsung Tizen TVs (2016+) • LG WebOS TVs VOICE CONTROL  Say it to play it. Use your phone's microphone to send voice commands directly to your TV. Perfect for searching movies, changing channels, or launching apps without typing. SMART KEYBOARD  Hate typing on a TV screen? Use your phone's full keyboard to search, enter passwords, and browse the web on your TV with ease. D-PAD NAVIGATION  Navigate with the responsive D-Pad to click precisely through menus and select content effortlessly. APP LAUNCHER  Jump straight to your favorite apps. Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more with a single tap directly from the remote. INSTANT AUTO-DISCOVERY  No complex setup codes. Smart Remote scans your local Wi-Fi network and finds your compatible TVs in seconds. Just tap to connect. WHY SMART REMOTE?  • Premium Design: A beautiful, dark-mode-first interface that looks great on your phone. • Haptic Feedback: Feel every button press for a tactile experience. • Privacy Focused: Your voice and usage data stay on your local network. Download Smart Remote today! Support: smartremotemobileapp@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://remotecontrolfortv.netlify.app/privacypolicy/  Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Amshlag

Features
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Amshlag is an app for controlling barriers and gates at building 8, block 2 on Akademika Korolyova Street in Moscow. Open your barrier with a single tap without leaving your car. The app shows all available locations with addresses and lets you open any of them instantly. FEATURES • One-tap barrier opening • List of all available barriers and gates with addresses • Home Screen Quick Actions — up to 4 favorite barriers • Voice control through Siri

Screenshots

Smart Remote4 screens
Amshlag2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amshlag at none against Smart Remote's 3. Amshlag also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Smart Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Amshlag asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote ships an update every 4 months, Amshlag monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Remote versus Amshlag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart RemoteAmshlag
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCijay LLCNikolay Morev

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro14 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Access$49.99
None

Amshlag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Remote free?
Smart Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Amshlag free?
Amshlag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Remote or Amshlag have ads?
Smart Remote shows ads; Amshlag does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote or Amshlag?
Smart Remote ships an update every 4 months, and Amshlag monthly. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Amshlag on November 5, 2026.

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