# TV Remote vs Smart Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-smart/id6760695589/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-smart-tv/id6761365620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [相润 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883755679) | [Phi Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447036404) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-smart/id6760695589)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| VIP Membership | $39.99 | one-time |


### Smart Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-smart-tv/id6761365620)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual - Special Offer | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual - Special Offer | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual Promo | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


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