Comparison

Faster Remote vs Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player

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

Head to head
About

Faster Remote

Features
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Faster Remote is the small/fast Roku remote you've have been missing. No ads. No subscriptions. No accounts. No tracking. No bloat. Pay once, own forever.

About

Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player

Control your smart TV, cast media, and mirror your screen from your phone. This app also includes an IPTV player to watch content from your own compatible sources. Connect easily over Wi-Fi for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • IPTV playback
  • Cast media to TV
  • Screen mirroring
  • Web video casting
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Control your smart TV, share media on the big screen and play IPTV content from your phone. Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player brings remote control, casting, screen mirroring and IPTV playback together in one app. IPTV player • Watch IPTV content directly in the app using your own compatible content source. Enjoy IPTV playback alongside your everyday TV remote and casting tools. Smart TV remote • Navigate compatible TVs from your phone. Access supported controls for volume, channels, inputs and TV apps. Available controls depend on your TV model and connection. Cast media to your TV • Share videos, photos and music from your phone with a compatible TV or streaming device. Screen mirroring • Display your phone screen on a compatible TV to share photos, presentations and supported content on a larger display. Web video casting • Find and cast supported web videos using the built-in browser. Connect over Wi-Fi • Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, find a compatible device and follow the pairing instructions. Compatibility and IPTV content • Remote control, casting and mirroring support vary by TV, streaming device and network. IPTV playback requires a compatible content source and an internet connection. DISCLAIMER The app does not provide TV channels, IPTV subscriptions or playlists. Users must supply their own content that they are authorized to access. This independent app is not affiliated with or endorsed by onn., Roku, Google or other TV and device manufacturers. SUBSCRIPTION & PURCHASE INFORMATION - Unlock premium features with subscription: weekly, monthly and yearly. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://xhao.app/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://xhao.app/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Faster Remote2 screens
Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player at 3 against Faster Remote's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Faster Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faster Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Faster Remote versus Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaster RemoteSmart TV Remote & IPTV Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas HombleTHI MY HAO TRAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Faster Remote

One-time1
  • Faster Remote Pro$0.99
4 purchases

Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly - Unlimited Access$5.997 Days
  • Monthly - Unlimited Access3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Yearly - Unlimited Access$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime - Unlimited Access$39.99

Questions

Is Faster Remote free?
Faster Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player free?
Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Faster Remote or Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player have ads?
Neither Faster Remote nor Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faster Remote or Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player?
Faster Remote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player weekly. Most recently, Faster Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and Smart TV Remote & IPTV Player on October 31, 2026.

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