Comparison

Flick vs TV Remote Smart Control

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

Head to head
About

Flick

Features
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Flick turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your webOS Smart TV. Control your webOS television with intuitive gestures - no more searching for the lost remote! INTUITIVE TOUCHPAD CONTROL Navigate your TV just like a laptop trackpad. Move the cursor smoothly, tap to select, and scroll through content with natural gestures. Perfect for browsing apps and web content on your TV. FULL REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY • D-Pad navigation with responsive controls • Volume and mute controls • Channel up/down • Media playback (play, pause, rewind, fast forward) • Power on/off • Home, Back, and Menu buttons • Number pad for direct channel input QUICK APP LAUNCHER Launch your favorite streaming apps instantly: • Netflix • YouTube • Apple TV+ • Prime Video • Disney+ • And more... SMART KEYBOARD INPUT Type on your TV effortlessly. Search for movies, enter passwords, or browse the web using your phone's keyboard instead of the tedious on-screen TV keyboard. INPUT SOURCE SWITCHING Quickly switch between HDMI inputs, cable, and other connected devices with just a tap. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone/iPad to the same WiFi as your TV 2. Flick automatically discovers your webOS ( LG ) TV 3. Accept the pairing request on your TV 4. Start controlling! DESIGNED FOR webOS (LG) Built specifically for webOS (LG) Smart TVs running webOS. Supports a wide range of webOS TV models from recent years. PRIVACY FOCUSED Flick communicates directly with your TV over your local network. No accounts required, no data collected, no cloud servers involved. BEAUTIFUL DARK INTERFACE Elegant dark theme designed for comfortable use in dimly lit rooms while watching TV. REQUIREMENTS • webOS (LG) Smart TV • iPhone or iPad running iOS 17+ • Both devices on the same WiFi network • "webOS/LG Connect Apps" enabled on your TV Download Flick now and never lose your remote again!

About

TV Remote Smart Control

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote and media companion over your home Wi-Fi. REMOTE CONTROL • Compatible with Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network. • Three versatile layouts: D-pad navigation, smooth touchpad (swipe and tap gestures), and classic number keypad. • Power on/off, volume & mute, channel switching, home, back, and full media playback controls. • Type effortlessly on your TV using your iPhone keyboard. • Haptic feedback for tactile, responsive button presses. • Quick channel list: browse and jump directly to your favorite TV channels. • Automatic TV discovery with instant reconnection to your saved devices. Guided on-screen PIN or pairing confirmation when required. APPS • Launch streaming apps installed on your TV with a single tap, such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, HBO, and Crunchyroll (availability depends on your TV model). CASTING & MEDIA • Cast photos and videos directly from your iPhone library to your TV screen in high quality. • Cast & open web links directly on your TV browser. • IPTV player: add your own M3U playlist URL, browse channel categories, and stream directly to your TV. TV Remote does not create, host, sell, or control any channels or content; users provide their own content. TV TOOLS (availability depends on TV model) • Screenshot: capture and view what is showing on your TV screen (LG webOS, Fire TV, Sony, and supported TV models with guided setup). • Private Listening: stream your Roku TV's audio privately to your iPhone with headphones. • Bluetooth guide: step-by-step assistance to easily pair wireless headphones or speakers with your TV. MORE FEATURES • Home Screen quick actions to immediately jump into remote control or TV search. • Sleek, modern interface optimized for one-handed use and low-light environments. • Optional reminder notifications. • Multilingual support across 14 languages, including right-to-left layouts. • Free to use, supported by ads. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • The app requires Local Network access to discover and communicate with your TV, and Photos access only when casting or saving media. • TV Remote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Amazon, Google, or any streaming platform. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Flick4 screens
TV Remote Smart Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TV Remote Smart Control at 15.6 against Flick's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Flick versus TV Remote Smart Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlickTV Remote Smart Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArpita GhoshDang Duy Khanh

In-app purchases

None

Flick

No in-app purchases

None

TV Remote Smart Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flick free?
Flick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV Remote Smart Control free?
TV Remote Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flick or TV Remote Smart Control have ads?
Neither Flick nor TV Remote Smart Control shows ads.

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