# SmartBill vs Smart TV Remote

The clearest difference is ads: SmartBill at none against Smart TV Remote's shown. SmartBill also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Smart TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartBill sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Smart TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartBill ships an update every 4 months, Smart TV Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartBill | Smart TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6806555548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Louis Valli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614820699) | [Florea Media SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465702621) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartBill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbill/id6759165393)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mensuel | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annuel | $44.99 | per year |


### Smart TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-remote-universal/id6806555548)

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your smart TVs. Effortlessly control power, volume, channels, and access apps directly from your device. Enjoy a seamless experience with a touchpad, keyboard, and app launcher.

**Highlights:** Universal TV control, Wi-Fi connectivity, Touchpad navigation, On-screen keyboard, App launching, Save multiple TVs

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartBill free?

SmartBill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart TV Remote free?

Smart TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SmartBill or Smart TV Remote have ads?

Smart TV Remote shows ads; SmartBill does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartBill or Smart TV Remote?

SmartBill ships an update every 4 months, and Smart TV Remote every 8 days. Most recently, SmartBill was updated on October 7, 2026 and Smart TV Remote on October 13, 2026.

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