Remote Control vs Remote One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Control
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Universal TV Remote Control your Smart TV directly from your iPhone over Wi-Fi. Use your phone as a powerful and convenient remote with smooth navigation, customizable controls, and media casting. Features - Magic Mouse Use your phone as a touchpad for smooth TV navigation. - Custom Buttons Create and customize remote buttons the way you like. - Voice Input Quickly search and enter text using voice input. - Volume & Playback Control Adjust volume, mute sound, play, pause, and control content. - Cast Media to TV Stream videos and media from your phone to your TV. - Custom Backgrounds Personalize the remote interface with your own style. Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy https://remote-smart.com/privacy Terms of Service https://remote-smart.com/terms
Remote One
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Lose the plastic remote, not your patience. Remote One turns your iPhone into a fast, physical-feeling remote for compatible televisions on the same Wi-Fi network. BUILT FOR DAILY CONTROL - Large circular D-pad and clear OK button - Back, Home, Info, and Instant Replay - Play/pause, rewind, and fast-forward - Volume, mute, and channel controls on compatible devices - Keyboard entry when a supported TV text field is active - Haptic feedback and accessible control labels - Portrait and landscape layouts CONNECT ONCE Remote One finds compatible TVs on your local network, remembers your selection, and reconnects when you return. Secure on-screen pairing and manual address entry are included when supported by the television. AN HONEST FREE REMOTE One TV and every essential remote button are free. Ads never appear on the remote and no button triggers a paywall. REMOTE ONE PRO Make one lifetime purchase to save unlimited TVs, remove discovery ads, and receive future remote layouts and themes. No weekly subscription and no surprise renewal. Please note: - iPhone and TV must be on the same local network. - Some controls depend on the TV model and configuration. - Power and wake behavior varies; a fully sleeping device may require its physical remote. - Available controls and pairing steps depend on the television. Remote One is an independent utility.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control at none against Remote One's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Remote Control sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Remote One sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Remote Control ships an update every 8 days, Remote One every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Remote Control | Remote One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiryl Anatski | Ron Vaisman |
In-app purchases
Remote Control
- Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
Remote One
- Remote One Pro - Lifetime$9.99
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