Comparison

HomeNetworkTesting vs SmartRemote

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

Head to head
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HomeNetworkTesting

Features
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Test your network speed instantly and diagnose problems in one tap. Get clear, professional analysis to optimize your home network for smoother browsing, streaming, and gaming.

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SmartRemote

Features
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Turn your iPhone into the only remote you will ever need. SmartRemote connects to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi and gives you full control - no batteries, no line-of-sight, no lost remote. The app automatically scans your home network and finds compatible TVs in seconds. COMPATIBLE TV BRANDS > Wi-Fi Smart TVs using WebSocket protocol (2016 and later models) > Wi-Fi Smart TVs using webOS (LG Smart TVs) > Roku OS televisions including models by TCL, Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, and ONN > Sony Bravia televisions (2013 and later models) > Vizio SmartCast televisions Note: TVs must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. IR-only televisions are not supported. REMOTE CONTROL MODES Three control modes let you choose how you navigate: D-Pad Mode - A classic directional ring with Up, Down, Left, Right, and OK in the center. Includes volume, mute, home, back, menu, and source buttons. Touchpad Mode - Swipe your finger to move the cursor on screen. Tap to select. Designed for gesture-based navigation. Number Keypad - A full 0-9 keypad for channel entry with a large OK button. KEY FEATURES > Automatic TV discovery - scans your Wi-Fi network and finds compatible TVs instantly > Manual add - enter an IP address to connect to any supported TV directly > One-tap app launch - open streaming apps with a single tap > Keyboard input - type on your iPhone and it appears on the TV > Multi-TV support - save and switch between multiple TVs > App shortcuts - launch streaming services directly > Volume and mute controls mapped per TV brand > Power control for supported TVs > Auto-reconnect if connection drops > Secure pairing - data stored locally only> PRIVACY SmartRemote requires no account and collects no personal data. All communication stays on your local Wi-Fi network. REMOVE ADS SmartRemote is free to download. A one-time in-app purchase removes all ads permanently. This is a non-recurring purchase. REQUIREMENTS > iPhone running iOS 16.0 or later > Same Wi-Fi network for iPhone and TV > TV must be powered on Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/tvremoteconfiguration/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HomeNetworkTesting4 screens
SmartRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomeNetworkTesting at none against SmartRemote's 1. HomeNetworkTesting also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HomeNetworkTesting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HomeNetworkTesting versus SmartRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeNetworkTestingSmartRemote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAchim BauerAPP TEAM

In-app purchases

None

HomeNetworkTesting

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SmartRemote

One-time1
  • LifetTime Premium$3.99

Questions

Is HomeNetworkTesting free?
HomeNetworkTesting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartRemote free?
SmartRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HomeNetworkTesting or SmartRemote have ads?
SmartRemote shows ads; HomeNetworkTesting does not.

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