Comparison

ClearTV vs TV Remote Smart Control

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

Head to head
About

ClearTV

Features
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Make your smart TV feel new again: no ads on the home screen, no preinstalled clutter, a clean, cinema-style home screen and a remote on your phone. CLEAN UP BLOATWARE ClearTV finds your TV on Wi‑Fi and picks a cleanup list made for your exact model. Turn off ads, trackers and preinstalled apps in one tap. Nothing is deleted for good: every app can be turned back on. A NEW HOME SCREEN Pick from 20 cinema-style home screen looks: big film shelves, frosted-glass docks, minimal grids. ClearTV installs its launcher on your TV and applies the look for you. Three looks are free; Pro unlocks all of them and your own wallpaper. CLEARTV HOME FOR LG TVs LG webOS TVs get their own ClearTV Home, installed with LG's official Developer Mode. A step-by-step guide on your phone ticks each step as the TV finishes it. No rooting, warranty and firmware updates stay as they are. YOUR PHONE IS THE REMOTE D-pad, volume, power, app shortcuts and typing, in five remote styles. Works over your TV's network remote or LG webOS. TURN ON DEBUGGING, GUIDED TV not ready yet? Pair your phone with the code on the TV and follow the guide: it uses your TV's own menu names and moves on by itself. UNDO EVERYTHING Every change ClearTV makes is recorded. One tap puts your TV back the way it was. Works with: smart TVs from TCL, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi, Philips and more, and LG webOS TVs. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi‑Fi. Samsung, Roku and other TVs are detected but not controllable yet. ClearTV Pro is a one-time purchase: no subscription, nothing renews. Cleaning, the remote and undo are always free. ClearTV is independent and not affiliated with LG, TCL, Sony or any TV maker. Trademarks belong to their owners.

About

TV Remote Smart Control

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote and media companion over your home Wi-Fi. REMOTE CONTROL • Compatible with Samsung (Tizen), LG (webOS), Sony Bravia, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV devices on the same Wi-Fi network. • Three versatile layouts: D-pad navigation, smooth touchpad (swipe and tap gestures), and classic number keypad. • Power on/off, volume & mute, channel switching, home, back, and full media playback controls. • Type effortlessly on your TV using your iPhone keyboard. • Haptic feedback for tactile, responsive button presses. • Quick channel list: browse and jump directly to your favorite TV channels. • Automatic TV discovery with instant reconnection to your saved devices. Guided on-screen PIN or pairing confirmation when required. APPS • Launch streaming apps installed on your TV with a single tap, such as Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Spotify, HBO, and Crunchyroll (availability depends on your TV model). CASTING & MEDIA • Cast photos and videos directly from your iPhone library to your TV screen in high quality. • Cast & open web links directly on your TV browser. • IPTV player: add your own M3U playlist URL, browse channel categories, and stream directly to your TV. TV Remote does not create, host, sell, or control any channels or content; users provide their own content. TV TOOLS (availability depends on TV model) • Screenshot: capture and view what is showing on your TV screen (LG webOS, Fire TV, Sony, and supported TV models with guided setup). • Private Listening: stream your Roku TV's audio privately to your iPhone with headphones. • Bluetooth guide: step-by-step assistance to easily pair wireless headphones or speakers with your TV. MORE FEATURES • Home Screen quick actions to immediately jump into remote control or TV search. • Sleek, modern interface optimized for one-handed use and low-light environments. • Optional reminder notifications. • Multilingual support across 14 languages, including right-to-left layouts. • Free to use, supported by ads. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • The app requires Local Network access to discover and communicate with your TV, and Photos access only when casting or saving media. • TV Remote is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Sony, Roku, Amazon, Google, or any streaming platform. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

ClearTV4 screens
TV Remote Smart Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote Smart Control at none against ClearTV's 1. TV Remote Smart Control also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClearTV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TV Remote Smart Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ClearTV versus TV Remote Smart Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearTVTV Remote Smart Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMONI TECHNOLOGY CO. LTDDang Duy Khanh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClearTV

One-time1
  • ClearTV Pro$5.99
None

TV Remote Smart Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClearTV free?
ClearTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV Remote Smart Control free?
TV Remote Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClearTV or TV Remote Smart Control have ads?
Neither ClearTV nor TV Remote Smart Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClearTV or TV Remote Smart Control?
ClearTV ships an update every 3 months, and TV Remote Smart Control every 3 months. Most recently, ClearTV was updated on October 31, 2026 and TV Remote Smart Control on October 28, 2026.

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