Comparison

Smart Alexa vs Remotely

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

Head to head
About

Smart Alexa

This app guides you through setting up your voice assistant, provides a catalog of commands, and allows you to create custom ones. It also features a translator to convert your natural language requests into exact commands.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step setup guide
  • Structured command catalog
  • Voice translator for natural language
  • Custom command creator
  • Save commands to favorites
Features
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This app turns your Alexa device from something you occasionally talk to into something you actually control — by walking you through setup, giving you the commands that work and letting you build your own when the defaults are not enough. STEP 1 – SET UP ALEXA THE RIGHT WAY Start with the Setup section before you do anything else. Follow a clear, structured guide for connecting your Alexa device, configuring preferences and getting the foundation right — so every command you try from this point actually lands. STEP 2 – LEARN THE COMMANDS THAT MATTER Browse a structured catalog of Alexa voice commands organized by category. Find what you need for smart home control, music, shopping, routines, information and more. Search by topic or scroll through sections until you find exactly the phrase Alexa responds to — not a close version of it, the exact one. Save any command to Favorites so you never look up the same phrase twice. STEP 3 – SPEAK IN YOUR LANGUAGE Open the Translator and speak your request the way you would naturally say it — in your own language. The built-in voice translator recognizes what you said and converts it into the correct Alexa command in English, ready to use immediately. No guessing at phrasing. No repeating yourself three times hoping Alexa figures it out. STEP 4 – BUILD YOUR OWN COMMANDS This is where the app goes further than any standard reference guide. Use Commands Creator to design custom Alexa phrases from scratch — structure your own triggers, define what you want the command to do and save it as part of your personal command library. Build a setup that fits how you actually use your devices, not how someone else imagined you would. TOOLS INCLUDED Commands Catalog — structured Alexa voice commands organized by category, covering smart home, entertainment, routines and more Translator — voice input in your language converted into correct ready-to-use Alexa commands in English Setup Guide — step-by-step Alexa device configuration and onboarding for new and existing users Commands Creator — custom command builder for designing and saving your own personal Alexa phrases and triggers Favorites — save any command or creation for instant one-tap access SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS Important: Subscription required; no free content. Payment upon subscription confirmation. This app offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to all features, including: * Full Commands Catalog and Favorites * Voice Translator with language recognition and English command output * Setup Guide and Commands Creator You can start with a free trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will begin and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon subscription confirmation. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. DISCLAIMER This is an independent reference and companion app for Amazon Alexa users. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon.com, Inc. or any of its services, including Amazon Alexa or Amazon Echo. All brand names, trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. This app does not connect to, control or modify any Alexa device or Amazon account. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BKqfH0JzU9udRqQjBlMInMYWXeWyC_MiDfY7sy4WOZM/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fJS3sdSqkX62v00hb4mHLnY6OZesWID6zs4bVz27We8/edit?usp=sharing

About

Remotely

Transform your iPhone into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control popular TV brands over Wi-Fi, navigate with a touchpad, and use keyboard input for faster typing. Unlock all features and remove ads with a premium upgrade.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi Smart TV control
  • Automatic TV detection
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input
  • App and channel launching
  • Voice search support
Features
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Remotely turns your iPhone into a powerful Smart TV remote. Control your TV quickly and easily using your phone over the same Wi-Fi network. Compatible with popular Smart TV brands including Samsung, LG, Roku, Sony, Fire TV, Vizio, Hisense, and more. With a simple and smooth interface, Remotely helps you change channels, adjust volume, navigate apps, type faster, and control your TV from anywhere in your home. Features: • Connect to Smart TVs over Wi-Fi • Automatic TV detection • Touchpad for easy navigation • Keyboard input for faster typing • Launch apps and channels quickly • Volume and playback controls • Voice search support • Clean and easy-to-use design Upgrade to Premium to unlock all features and remove ads. Premium options: • Weekly subscription • Monthly subscription • Yearly subscription with free trial • One-time purchase option Subscription details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Disclaimer: Remotely is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, Roku, LG, Sony, or any other TV brands. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://kaushikmayani.blogspot.com/2026/06/remotely-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Smart Alexa4 screens
Remotely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Alexa at 5.0 against Remotely's 4.2. Smart Alexa also leads on ads (none vs shown). Remotely's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Alexa sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Remotely sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Alexa holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Alexa ships an update every 2 months, Remotely every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Alexa versus Remotely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AlexaRemotely
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOUSOF ABEDALAZEEZ ABUSHABANKaushik Mayani

Customer experience

Smart Alexa

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Remotely

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Alexa

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Prime Commands Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Commands Monthly$17.991 Month
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  • Premium Access Year$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Remotely

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Free3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Alexa free?
Smart Alexa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remotely free?
Remotely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Alexa or Remotely?
Smart Alexa is rated higher. Smart Alexa averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Remotely averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Smart Alexa or Remotely have ads?
Remotely shows ads; Smart Alexa does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Alexa or Remotely?
Smart Alexa ships an update every 2 months, and Remotely every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Alexa was updated on September 26, 2026 and Remotely on October 7, 2026.

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