Comparison

Pocket TV Remote vs Smart TV Remote Pro+

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

Head to head
About

Pocket TV Remote

Features
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A simple, ad-free remote control app for compatible smart TVs. No subscriptions and no account required. Compatible with select TVs. FEATURES • Automatically discovers compatible TVs on your Wi-Fi network • Connect manually using an IP address • D-pad navigation and menu controls • Volume and channel controls • Input source selection • Remembers previously connected TVs for faster reconnect REQUIREMENTS • Compatible TV model from 2014 or later • iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network

About

Smart TV Remote Pro+

Features
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Smart TV Remote Pro+ turns your iPhone into a clean, fast remote for your smart TV — right over your Wi-Fi network. No extra hardware, no ads, no account. CONTROL EVERYTHING • Navigate with a smooth touchpad or a precise D-pad — your choice • Volume up/down and mute • Channel up/down • Power, Home, Back, and Play/Pause • On-screen number pad for direct entry • Type on your TV using your phone's keyboard YOUR FAVORITE APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Add shortcuts to the apps you watch most and open them on your TV instantly. Arrange them the way you like. FINDS YOUR TV AUTOMATICALLY Open the app and it discovers compatible smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network. Connect with a quick on-screen code. If your TV doesn't appear, you can connect by IP address. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No ads, ever • No account, no sign-up • Talks only to your TV on your local network — nothing leaves your home SIMPLE AND RELIABLE A tactile, easy-to-read remote that just works. Reconnects quickly and stays out of your way. Note: works with compatible smart TVs that support standard network remote control over Wi-Fi. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

Pocket TV Remote3 screens
Smart TV Remote Pro+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Smart TV Remote Pro+ at 16.0 against Pocket TV Remote's 26.2. 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· 4 level
Pocket TV Remote versus Smart TV Remote Pro+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket TV RemoteSmart TV Remote Pro+
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew DirksMohan Periyasamy

In-app purchases

None

Pocket TV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Smart TV Remote Pro+

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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