Comparison

Smart Remote Controller TV vs Bencher

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

Head to head
About

Smart Remote Controller TV

Control your Smart TV using your phone over WiFi. This app offers a clean interface and responsive controls for everyday TV use, connecting to Smart TVs on the same network for smooth and reliable operation. It supports volume, channel adjustment, power on/off, and touchpad navigation.

Highlights
  • Control Smart TV over WiFi
  • Volume and channel adjustment
  • Power on/off (supported models)
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Quick connection
  • User-friendly design
Features
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Smart Remote Controller TV is a simple and convenient app that allows you to control your Smart TV using your phone over WiFi. With a clean interface and responsive controls, your device can quickly become a practical remote for everyday TV use. The app connects to Smart TVs that are on the same WiFi network, providing smooth and reliable control directly from your phone. Smart TV Control via WiFi • Control your Smart TV over WiFi • Volume and channel adjustment • Power on / off (supported models) • Touchpad navigation • Quick connection to TV • Smooth and responsive control • Simple and clean interface Easy Setup Connect your phone and Smart TV to the same WiFi network Select your TV from the device list Start controlling your TV instantly No complicated setup required. Important Note This app works with Smart TVs connected through WiFi. IR (infrared) control is not supported. Your phone and TV must be connected to the same network. Why Choose Smart Remote Controller TV? • Fast WiFi connection • Stable performance • User-friendly design • Compatible with most Smart TVs Download Smart Remote Controller TV and enjoy a convenient way to manage your TV directly from your phone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bencher

Features
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Bencher is a new, modern benchmarking app for checking how your Apple devices perform in general, and over time. Run tests for your CPU, memory, SSD storage and GPU, then save each result so you can compare performance across devices, updates and different benchmark settings. Bencher is built for people who want a simple way to see whether their device is performing as expected without digging through complicated tools, as well as for fellow tech-enthusiasts who want to test the performance of their device and compare against others. Features include: • Intuitive User Interface • Single-core and multi-core CPU benchmarks • Memory performance testing • SSD read and write speed testing • Metal graphics benchmarking • Mac-supported OpenCL graphics benchmarking • Overall performance scores • Saved, searchable, filterable and easy to use benchmark history • Performance trends and comparisons • Reference comparisons between results • iCloud sync for benchmark history • Export and import support (both singular and batch import/export) • Feedback button to provide feedback and bug reports back to me • Dark mode by default (The cool way :p) • Native app layouts for iPhone, iPad and Mac Bencher is useful for checking performance after software updates, comparing different Apple devices, spotting unusual slowdowns, or keeping a long-term record of how your device performs. The app does not require an account, and benchmark history can be kept locally or synced through iCloud if you choose to enable it. This app is also currently awaiting approval from Gouvernement de la République française for distribution in France due to encryption use, and will be opened up to the French market pending approval.

Screenshots

Smart Remote Controller TV4 screens
Bencher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bencher at none against Smart Remote Controller TV's 2. Bencher also leads on ads (none vs shown). Smart Remote Controller TV's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Smart Remote Controller TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bencher asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Remote Controller TV ships an update every 2 weeks, Bencher weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Smart Remote Controller TV versus Bencher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Remote Controller TVBencher
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCuong Kieu VanAdam Ibrahim

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Smart Remote Controller TV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$29.991 Year
None

Bencher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Remote Controller TV free?
Smart Remote Controller TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bencher free?
Bencher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Remote Controller TV or Bencher have ads?
Smart Remote Controller TV shows ads; Bencher does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Remote Controller TV or Bencher?
Smart Remote Controller TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bencher weekly. Most recently, Smart Remote Controller TV was updated on September 7, 2026 and Bencher on September 20, 2026.

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