# Smart Alexa vs Remotely

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Alexa | Remotely |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-alexa-control-and-setup/id6759722763/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-universal-remote/id6774462743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 55 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YOUSOF ABEDALAZEEZ ABUSHABAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880352240) | [Kaushik Mayani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815955531) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Alexa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-alexa-control-and-setup/id6759722763)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Prime Commands Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Commands Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Year | $39.99 | per year |


### Remotely

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotely-universal-remote/id6774462743)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Free | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*