# Remote Control for TV vs Smart Remote Control

The clearest difference is ads: Remote Control for TV at none against Smart Remote Control's shown. Smart Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Control for TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Smart Remote Control sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Remote Control for TV against 4.9 for Smart Remote Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Remote Control has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Control for TV | Smart Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-play-plus/id6761280378/reviews)** | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-smart-tv/id6761365620/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Collabrains Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479000652) | [Phi Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447036404) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Control for TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-tv-play-plus/id6761280378)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful remote for compatible TVs. Control volume, channels, playback, and navigate menus with ease. It also functions as a browser companion and a game controller for supported TV games, offering a smarter way to interact with your television.

**Highlights:** Smart remote control for compatible TVs, Volume, channel, and playback controls, Menu navigation and touch controls, Built-in browser support, Game controller mode, Fast Wi-Fi setup, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual - Special Offer | $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 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Control for TV free?

Remote Control for TV 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, Remote Control for TV or Smart Remote Control?

Remote Control for TV is rated higher. Remote Control for TV averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart Remote Control averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Remote Control for TV or Smart Remote Control have ads?

Smart Remote Control shows ads; Remote Control for TV does not.

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