Comparison

Midea Air Remote Control vs Smart AC Remote

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

Head to head
About

Midea Air Remote Control

Control your household air conditioner and other appliances remotely using your smartphone. This smart assistant integrates technology into your daily life for a more intelligent and convenient home environment. It offers an intuitive interface and aims to save energy.

Highlights
  • Remote AC operation
  • Smartphone control
  • Intelligent life assistant
  • Control TV, fan, projector
  • Intuitive interface
  • Energy saving
Features
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This remote control can remotely operate the household air conditioner. Integrate technology into daily life and control household appliances with your smartphone. The smart remote control is your intelligent life assistant. With just a smartphone, you can control your air conditioner, TV, fan, and projector, making your life more intelligent and convenient. The interface is intuitive and easy to operate, meeting all your needs. It saves energy and worries, intelligently connects, and creates a personalized home environment. Note: This application requires hardware support. If you have any questions, please contact customer service.

About

Smart AC Remote

Features
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AC Remote is a smart air conditioner remote control app that turns your iPhone into a universal AC remote. It helps homeowners, renters, and travelers control any air conditioner from any brand using infrared accessories, WiFi, or Apple HomeKit. With 500+ supported AC brands, AC Remote replaces lost, broken, or incompatible remotes instantly. HOW IT WORKS AC Remote sends infrared (IR) signals to your air conditioner — the same technology your original remote uses. Pick your AC brand, connect a device, and start controlling in seconds. If your AC is already in Apple Home, connect through HomeKit with zero setup. FOUR WAYS TO CONNECT 1. Apple HomeKit & Matter — Control instantly if your AC is in Apple Home. No extra hardware needed. 2. IR Adapter Dongle ($3-$8) — Plug a USB-C or Lightning IR adapter into your iPhone. Point and tap, just like a real remote. 3. WiFi IR Hub ($15-$30) — Place a BroadLink RM4 Mini or Tuya hub near your AC. Control from anywhere, even remotely. 4. Smart AC with WiFi — Daikin, Gree, or Midea with built-in WiFi connect directly over your local network. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Turn your AC on before you get home using a WiFi hub - Set a sleep timer so the AC turns off after you fall asleep - Switch between cool, heat, dry, and fan modes without finding the remote - Adjust temperature and fan speed from your couch or your office - Control ACs in multiple rooms from one app - Use Turbo mode for rapid cooling on hot days FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I control my AC with my phone if I lost the remote? A: Yes. Plug in a $3 IR adapter or use a WiFi hub, select your brand from 500+ supported, and your iPhone becomes the remote. Q: What brands does AC Remote support? A: Over 500 including Daikin, Gree, Midea, Haier, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Sharp, Carrier, Frigidaire, TCL, Hisense, and hundreds more. Q: Do I need special hardware? A: It depends. HomeKit ACs need nothing extra. For standard ACs, a $3 IR adapter plugs into your iPhone. For anywhere control, a $15 WiFi IR hub works over your home network. Q: Does it work without WiFi? A: Yes. An IR adapter works without WiFi — point your iPhone at the AC like a regular remote. SUPPORTED DEVICES Apple HomeKit & Matter thermostats, USB-C IR Adapter (iPhone 15-17+), Lightning IR Adapter (iPhone 14 and older), BroadLink RM4 Mini, Tuya/Smart Life Hub, SwitchBot Hub Mini, Sensibo Sky/Air, Tasmota/ESP8266 DIY IR Blaster, Daikin/Gree/Midea WiFi AC (direct connection). Core remote control features are free. Pro unlocks advanced features, additional device support, and removes all limits. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://acremote.app/privacy Support: support@acremote.app

Screenshots

Midea Air Remote Control4 screens
Smart AC Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Midea Air Remote Control at none against Smart AC Remote's 4. Smart AC Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 AC Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Midea Air Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Midea Air Remote Control versus Smart AC Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidea Air Remote ControlSmart AC Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuandu Network Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Midea Air Remote Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart AC Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99

Questions

Is Midea Air Remote Control free?
Midea Air Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart AC Remote free?
Smart AC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Midea Air Remote Control or Smart AC Remote have ads?
Midea Air Remote Control shows ads; Smart AC Remote does not.

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