TV Remote vs Simple Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TV Remote
Transform your iPhone into a powerful smart TV remote. Instantly control major brands like Samsung, LG, and Fire TV over Wi-Fi with no setup required. Navigate, search, and manage media with ease.
- Instant TV detection
- Works with major brands
- No setup required
- Smooth control with touch gestures
- Fast keyboard input
- Full media control
- App launcher
- Power control (Wake-on-LAN)
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STOP WASTING TIME searching for a lost TV remote or dealing with dead batteries. Turn your iPhone into a POWERFUL SMART TV REMOTE — instantly. NO SETUP. NO PAIRING. NO DELAYS. Open the app. Connect to Wi-Fi. Take control in seconds. TAKE FULL CONTROL — FAST Control your Smart TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Fire TV, TCL TV, Hisense TV, Sony TV, and Vizio TV with speed, precision, and zero effort. Use it as a Samsung TV remote, LG TV remote, Fire TV remote, TCL TV remote, Hisense TV remote, Sony TV remote, and Vizio TV remote — all in one universal remote control for TV. Search faster. Navigate smoother. Control everything directly from your phone with the best remote control for TV experience. WHAT YOU GET: • INSTANT TV DETECTION Automatically finds compatible Smart TVs and streaming devices on your Wi-Fi network • WORKS WITH MAJOR BRANDS Samsung, LG, Fire TV, TCL, Hisense, Sony, Vizio • NO SETUP REQUIRED Start using your universal TV remote control immediately • SMOOTH CONTROL Touch gestures or classic D-Pad buttons • FAST KEYBOARD INPUT Type searches and passwords in seconds • FULL MEDIA CONTROL Play, pause, rewind, fast forward, volume, mute • APP LAUNCHER Open your favorite apps directly from your phone • POWER CONTROL Turn your TV on/off (Wake-on-LAN supported) STOP USING OUTDATED REMOTES. Upgrade to a faster, smarter universal TV remote app. DOWNLOAD NOW and take control instantly. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Amazon, TCL, Hisense, Sony, or Vizio. All trademarks are used only to indicate compatibility.
Simple Smart TV Remote
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A fast, uncluttered remote for Samsung, LG, Sony and Roku TVs, over Wi-Fi. No account, no ads, no tracking of what you watch. Open it and the TV is already there. WHAT YOU GET • A large D-pad with OK, sized for one thumb • Volume and channel rockers that repeat when held • Back, Home, input source and playback controls • A number pad for channels and on-screen PIN entry • App shortcuts on LG, Sony and Roku TVs • Ambient art mode on Samsung models that support it HOW IT WORKS The app finds your TV on your local network and talks to it directly. Nothing is routed through a server, and your viewing is never sent anywhere. The first time you connect, your TV asks for permission: an "Allow" prompt on Samsung and LG, a PIN to type in on Sony. Accept once and the app remembers. Roku needs no pairing. SUPPORTED TVS • Samsung smart TVs running Tizen, 2016 models and newer • LG smart TVs running webOS • Sony BRAVIA TVs, with remote control over the network switched on in the TV's settings • Roku TVs and Roku streaming players Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Please note: a TV that is fully powered off cannot be woken over Wi-Fi, so the app cannot switch it on from cold. Everything else works whenever the TV is on or in standby. PRO The remote is free for one TV. Pro adds the trackpad, typing with your phone's keyboard, app shortcuts and control of more than one TV. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. This app is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Sony or Roku, and it does not include or replace any manufacturer software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tvremote-cf6c6.web.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote at none against Simple Smart TV Remote's 3. Simple Smart TV Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Simple Smart TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. TV Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
TV Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Smart TV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TV Remote | Simple Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | abdessamad moukarrame | WDD Apps |
In-app purchases
TV Remote
No in-app purchases
Simple Smart TV Remote
- Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
- Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
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