Comparison

Smart Remote vs TV Remote Control

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

TV Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Control your TV over Wi-Fi with full functionality, including casting, voice search, and app shortcuts. Offers a free version with an optional Pro upgrade for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi TV control
  • Full button functionality
  • Trackpad and air-mouse
  • Voice control and keyboard
  • One-tap app shortcuts
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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Your iPhone is now the only TV remote you need. Control your Smart TV over Wi-Fi — no extra hardware, no complicated setup. Just connect and you're in control. — FULL CONTROL, ZERO HASSLE — • Every button: power, volume, channels, D-pad, OK, back, home and more • Smooth trackpad & air-mouse — navigate like a laptop touchpad • Number pad, playback controls and one-tap app shortcuts — DO MORE THAN A REAL REMOTE — • Cast photos & videos from your phone straight to the big screen • Voice control & keyboard — search and type without the painful on-screen keyboard • Open Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Prime Video and more in a single tap • Wake-on-LAN — turn your TV on right from your phone • Connect and switch between every TV in your home — WORKS WITH YOUR TV — Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Roku, Hisense (VIDAA) and Philips — with more brands added regularly. Your phone and TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. — FREE TO USE • PRO UNLOCKS EVERYTHING — Download and start controlling your TV for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited control, casting, trackpad, voice, keyboard, multiple TVs and every premium feature — with a 3-day free trial. Pro is offered as a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://remotetvglobal.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://remotetvglobal.com/home/privacy Got a request or a TV that isn't working? Reach out — we read every message.

Screenshots

Smart Remote4 screens
TV Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV Remote Control at every 3 weeks against Smart Remote's every 4 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and TV Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smart Remote against 5.0 for TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote ships an update every 4 months, TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Smart Remote versus TV Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart RemoteTV Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCijay LLCEmre Ayar

Customer experience

Smart Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV Remote Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
3 purchases

TV Remote Control

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Remote free?
Smart Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Control free?
TV Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Remote or TV Remote Control?
Smart Remote and TV Remote Control are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Smart Remote or TV Remote Control have ads?
Both Smart Remote and TV Remote Control show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote or TV Remote Control?
Smart Remote ships an update every 4 months, and TV Remote Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and TV Remote Control on October 24, 2026.

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