Comparison

TV Remote vs Smart Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote

Control your Roku devices easily from your phone on your home network. Offers direct connection, frequent action shortcuts, and scene sequences for seamless daily use. Includes gesture control and camera preview features.

Highlights
  • Roku device discovery and connection
  • LAN scanning and manual IP entry
  • Core navigation and playback controls
  • Scene shortcuts for action sequences
  • Motion gesture control
  • ONVIF camera preview
Features
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This is a local TV remote app designed for living-room use on a home network. It supports discovering and connecting Roku devices on the same network, with an emphasis on everyday local control rather than one-time setup. The goal is to make device discovery, connection, and frequent actions feel more direct and reliable in daily use. The app supports both LAN scanning and manual IP entry, making it easier to locate devices in real home network environments and reconnect them when needed. Compared with basic remote utilities that only present a grid of buttons, the app focuses more on connection flow, action paths, and continuity across high-frequency use. For remote control, it provides core navigation, select, back, home, menu, and playback actions, along with long-press behavior and faster shortcut access designed to reduce repeated taps and improve continuous control efficiency. In addition to core remote functions, it includes scene shortcuts that let users save common action sequences as reusable command flows. It also offers motion gesture control that maps phone movement to common commands, and supports quick viewing and preview for some ONVIF network cameras. Overall, the app is designed as a dependable local control entry point for Roku use on a home network, with an emphasis on stable connection, faster interaction, and practical day-to-day control. Some advanced features are optional paid content. Pricing, subscription duration, and included benefits are clearly shown before purchase, and users can decide whether to activate them. Subscriptions are managed through the Apple ID account and can be managed or canceled at any time in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.zhugui202603.link/pp/6760695589/ Terms of Use: https://www.zhugui202603.link/tou/6760695589/

About

Smart Remote Control

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for any Smart TV. This app offers auto-discovery, full remote control, keyboard input, and brand-specific features. Upgrade to premium for touchpad mode, app launching, and custom layouts.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Auto-discovery of Smart TVs
  • Keyboard input for search
  • iOS Widget support
  • Wake-on-LAN functionality
  • Touchpad mode (premium)
  • App launcher (premium)
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a universal remote control for any Smart TV. Remote Control TV replaces all your physical remotes with one beautiful, easy-to-use app. SUPPORTED TV BRANDS: - Samsung Smart TV - LG WebOS TV - Sony Bravia TV - TCL & Hisense Smart TVs - Roku TV & Streaming Devices - Amazon Fire TV - NVIDIA SHIELD KEY FEATURES: - Auto-Discovery: Automatically finds Smart TVs on your Wi-Fi network - Full Remote Control: D-pad navigation, volume, channel, power, and more - Keyboard Input: Type text on your TV for search and login - Number Pad: Quick channel entry with number keys - Brand-Specific Controls: Custom buttons for each TV brand (Bixby, Smart Hub, etc.) - iOS Widget: Control your TV right from your home screen - Wake-on-LAN: Turn on your TV remotely PREMIUM FEATURES: - Touchpad Mode: Navigate like a laptop trackpad - App Launcher: Launch Netflix, YouTube, and other apps directly - Macros & Automation: Create one-tap routines (e.g., "Movie Night" = Power On + HDMI 2 + Netflix) - Custom Layouts: Rearrange buttons to match your workflow - Ad-Free Experience - Unlimited TV Connections HOW IT WORKS: 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network 2. Open the app — your TV is discovered automatically 3. Pair with one tap (Samsung: Allow on TV, LG: Enter PIN) 4. Start controlling your TV! No hub, no extra hardware, no account required. Just your iPhone and your TV. ---------------- ## Terms of Use https://cuongproit.github.io/remote-control-tv-docs/terms.html ## Privacy Policy URL https://cuongproit.github.io/remote-control-tv-docs/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TV Remote4 screens
Smart Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TV Remote at none against Smart Remote Control's shown. Smart Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TV Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Remote Control every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TV Remote versus Smart Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV RemoteSmart Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings)4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer相润 吴Phi Anh

Customer experience

TV Remote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

Smart Remote Control

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TV Remote

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Membership$9.997 Days
  • VIP Membership$29.991 Year
  • VIP Membership$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • VIP Membership$39.99
13 purchases

Smart Remote Control

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
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  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$12.991 Month
  • Premium Annual - Special Offer3 Days trial$12.991 Year
  • Premium Annual - Special Offer3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Promo3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99
  • Premium Lifetime$59.99
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is TV Remote free?
TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Remote Control free?
Smart Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TV Remote or Smart Remote Control?
Smart Remote Control is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Smart Remote Control averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do TV Remote or Smart Remote Control have ads?
Smart Remote Control shows ads; TV Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote or Smart Remote Control?
TV Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Remote Control every 3 days. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart Remote Control on October 31, 2026.

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