Smart Things vs TV Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Things
Control your smart home devices, including TVs, air conditioners, and lighting, from your phone. Integrate multiple devices for easy management and set the perfect ambiance. Enjoy a connected lifestyle with effortless control at your fingertips.
- Smart TV remote control
- Air conditioner management
- LED lighting control
- Smart speaker integration
- Multi-device management
- Automatic device detection
- Remote access
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Smart Things: Remote Control lets you seamlessly control your smart home devices from your phone. Manage your entertainment and home environment with a single, easy-to-use app. Key Features: - Remote control for Smart TVs with intuitive navigation and quick access to channels and volume - Control your air conditioner settings directly from the app - Manage LED lighting to set the perfect ambiance in any room - Connect and control compatible smart speakers for an enhanced audio experience - Integrate multiple smart home devices in one place for easy management - Simple setup with automatic device detection on your home network - Use from anywhere with secure connection and privacy-focused design Make your home smarter and entertainment effortless with Smart Things: Remote Control. Experience full control at your fingertips and enjoy a connected lifestyle. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. By using this app, you consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RnytApSm6HFcKQCxl9St9TvnQsPezE7zlC4_CN4lvdY/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hHhSqCDry8avp9ml0r0qf64PihBPhmsIP4rHzCT9KAw/edit?usp=sharing
TV Remote Control
Control your television directly from your iPhone when the physical remote is lost or out of reach. Manage power, volume, channels, and playback with an intuitive interface and a built-in touchpad for smooth navigation. Quickly access your favorite apps for a seamless viewing experience.
- Universal TV remote control
- Built-in navigation touchpad
- Quick access to favorite apps
- Power, volume, channel, and playback controls
- Simplified control for multiple remotes
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Universal TV Remote — Simple Control When You Need It Universal TV Remote gives you instant control when the physical remote is lost, out of battery, or simply out of reach. Instead of searching, switching between remotes, or struggling with slow buttons, you can control your TV directly from your iPhone. Simple access, right when you need it. All Essential Controls in One Place Power on or off, adjust volume, mute sound, change channels, and manage playback. Everything you need for everyday TV viewing is organized in a clean, easy-to-use interface. If you use multiple remotes at home, this app helps simplify control into one convenient solution. Smooth Navigation with Touchpad Scrolling through TV menus with traditional buttons can feel slow and repetitive. The built-in navigation touchpad lets you swipe and tap naturally, making it easier to move through apps, settings, and guides. Fewer clicks. Faster browsing. Quick Access to Apps Jump between apps without endless pressing. Save your favorite apps for quick access and switch instantly to what you want to watch. Less time searching. More time watching. Made for Everyday Situations Whether the physical remote is misplaced, shared, or inconvenient, Universal TV Remote keeps control in your hands. The interface is simple, responsive, and designed for daily comfort. Universal TV Remote makes TV control easier — so you can focus on watching, not looking for the remote. Privacy and Security TV Remote complies with stringent privacy standards, ensuring that your data remains safe and confidential. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy at https://myteleremote.com/privacy. Subscription and Terms TV Remote is a subscription-based app with a free trial period. Subscribe for unlimited access with no commitment, and you can cancel anytime. Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in iTunes' Account Settings after purchase. Read our Terms of Service at https://myteleremote.com/termsofuse.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Things at free against TV Remote Control's free with in-app purchases. TV Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. Smart Things sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and TV Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Smart Things against 4.1 for TV Remote Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 232 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Smart Things's written reviews are positive against 24% of TV Remote Control's.
Smart Things ships an update monthly, TV Remote Control every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Smart Things | TV Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (175 ratings) — better | 4.1 (232 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 23.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 175 | 232 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Electronics Inc | Essa Studio |
Customer experience
Smart Things
TV Remote Control
In-app purchases
Smart Things
- Smart Things: Remote Control$5.997 Days
- Smart Things: Remote Control3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Things Control3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- Smart AC3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Smart TV7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Smart Things: Remote Control$19.991 Month
- Smart Things: Remote Control$29.991 Month
- Smart Remote3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Smart Home7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Smart Things: Remote Control$39.991 Year
- Smart Things: Remote Control$49.991 Year
- Smart Things$9.99
TV Remote Control
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Unlimited Access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- TV Remote Lifetime Access$19.99
- TV Remote Lifetime Access$24.99
- TV Remote Lifetime Access$29.99
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