Comparison

TV Remote vs Karticka

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Transform your smartphone into a universal TV remote. Easily control your Smart TV, change channels, adjust volume, and navigate menus over Wi-Fi. Enjoy a streamlined and reliable experience without needing multiple physical remotes.

Highlights
  • Control Smart TVs from phone
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Channel and volume control
  • Menu navigation
  • Intuitive remote layout
  • Lightweight and fast
Features
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Lost the remote again? Your phone can control your TV in under a minute — no extra hardware, no cables, no pairing codes. Dead batteries, a remote buried in the sofa, four clickers on the coffee table and none of them the right one. Smart Remote replaces all of it with the device already in your hand. HOW IT WORKS 1. Put your phone and TV on the same Wi-Fi network 2. Open Smart Remote and tap your TV when it appears 3. That's it — full control, straight from your screen WHAT YOU CAN DO - Power on and off without getting up - Change channels and switch inputs instantly - Adjust volume or mute with one tap - Navigate menus and apps with a familiar D-pad - Type in search boxes with your phone keyboard instead of pecking out letters one arrow at a time BUILT TO BE FASTER THAN THE REAL REMOTE Smart Remote opens and connects in seconds. No account, no sign-up, no setup wizard. Launch it, tap, done — because an app that takes longer than finding the remote isn't worth keeping. WHY PEOPLE KEEP IT INSTALLED - One app for every TV in the house - Nothing to buy, plug in, or charge - Works just as well in a hotel room as it does at home - Controls streaming boxes and sticks, not just televisions COMPATIBILITY Works with most Wi-Fi enabled Smart TVs and streaming devices. If your TV connects to your home network, Smart Remote can most likely control it. A NOTE ON INDEPENDENCE Smart Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by any television manufacturer. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Stop hunting for the clicker. Download Smart Remote and take control. Terms of Use: https://obsidian-tin-ee3.notion.site/Terms-Conditions-2e409a72d7508087926ef05141d232bb Privacy Policy: https://obsidian-tin-ee3.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2e409a72d7508057ba12d0ca2708f2b4?pvs=73

About

Karticka

Features
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Karticka keeps all your loyalty and membership cards in one place, so you never miss points or rewards at checkout. SCAN AND GO Point your camera at any barcode and Karticka recognizes it instantly. Supports EAN-13, EAN-8, Code-128, Code-39, QR codes, and more. No typing required - just scan and save. YOUR CARDS, YOUR WAY Personalize each card with a nickname or choose from the list. Mark favorites for quick access. Search to find the right card in seconds. FULL-SCREEN BARCODE Present your card at checkout with a large, bright barcode display. Auto-brightness ensures it scans perfectly every time. SYNCED ACROSS DEVICES Your cards sync automatically via iCloud. Add a card on your iPhone and it appears on your iPad - no account or sign-up needed. SHARE YOUR CARDS Share any card as a beautifully rendered image that anyone can scan - even without the app. BUILT FOR PRIVACY No accounts, no tracking, no third-party services. Your data stays on your device and in your private iCloud storage. Period. FREE TO USE Store up to 8 cards for free. Unlock unlimited cards with a single one-time purchase - no subscriptions, ever. Supports Family Sharing.

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Karticka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against Karticka's 1. Karticka's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Karticka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus Karticka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteKarticka
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPinki .Cask Coded s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Karticka

One-time1
  • Unlimited Cards$1.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Karticka free?
Karticka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote or Karticka have ads?
TV Remote shows ads; Karticka does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Karticka?
TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Karticka every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Karticka on October 28, 2026.

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