# Xumo Remote vs Smart TV

The clearest difference is rating: Xumo Remote at 4.2 against Smart TV's 3.3. Xumo Remote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Xumo Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xumo Remote has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xumo Remote | Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xumo-remote/id6762463673/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-universal-remote/id6791582388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XUMO Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894245430) | [FAEZA FAIQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879456201) |

## What reviewers say

### Xumo Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xumo-remote/id6762463673)

Control your compatible Xumo TV using your smartphone. Manage power, volume, playback, and navigation. Search for content, access settings, and personalize your viewing experience with dedicated controls.

**Highlights:** Power on/off, Volume control, Playback controls, Navigation pad, Number pad, Keyboard for search, Quick Access menu

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-universal-remote/id6791582388)

Transform your smartphone into a universal remote for your Smart TV. Control power, volume, channels, and navigation with a seamless, intuitive interface. Effortlessly connect to your TV over Wi-Fi without complex setups.

**Highlights:** Auto-discovery of TVs on Wi-Fi, All-in-one remote replacement, Instant response times, Sleek, dark-mode friendly interface, Haptic feedback for touch controls, Power, volume, channel, and media control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xumo Remote free?

Xumo Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart TV free?

Smart TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Xumo Remote is rated higher. Xumo Remote averages 4.2 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Smart TV averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Smart TV shows ads; Xumo Remote does not.

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

Xumo Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, Xumo Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart TV on October 24, 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.*