# Smart Remote Control vs TV Remote

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Remote Control at 4.9 against TV Remote's 4.6. Smart Remote Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). TV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Remote Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TV Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 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 — 11 and 27 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Smart Remote Control ships an update every 3 days, TV Remote every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Remote Control | TV Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-remote-control-smart-tv/id6761365620/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-easy-universal/id6766584994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phi Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447036404) | [EdgeAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817435374) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-easy-universal/id6766584994)

Control your smart TV directly from your iPhone using this universal remote app. It offers a clean interface, simple setup, and supports popular brands for channel changing, volume adjustment, and navigation via a touchpad or directional buttons.

**Highlights:** All-in-one TV remote control, Works with popular smart TV brands, Simple setup and connection, Touchpad and directional navigation, Fast keyboard input, Launch channels directly

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Remote Control free?

Smart Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TV Remote free?

TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Remote Control or TV Remote?

Smart Remote Control is rated higher. Smart Remote Control averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while TV Remote averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

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

Both Smart Remote Control and TV Remote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Remote Control or TV Remote?

Smart Remote Control ships an update every 3 days, and TV Remote every 6 days. Most recently, Smart Remote Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV Remote on October 24, 2026.

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