# TV Remote vs Smart TV

The clearest difference is rating: TV Remote at 4.0 against Smart TV's 3.3. TV Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Smart TV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TV Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Smart TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

TV Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, Smart TV every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TV Remote | Smart TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6766407221/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tv-universal-remote/id6791582388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [金春 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888109459) | [FAEZA FAIQ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879456201) |

## What reviewers say

### TV Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-remote-universal-control/id6766407221)

Control your TV and air conditioner with your iPhone. Cast local media to your TV and manage playback. Offers advanced features and ad removal with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** TV remote control, Air conditioner remote, Local media casting, Voice search, Touchpad navigation, Appearance customization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


### 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 TV Remote free?

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

### Is Smart TV free?

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

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

TV Remote is rated higher. TV Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Smart TV averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

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

Both TV Remote and Smart TV show ads.

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

TV Remote ships an update every 3 days, and Smart TV every 2 weeks. Most recently, TV Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart TV on October 24, 2026.

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