Comparison

TV Remote Smart Control vs Handy TV Remote

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

Head to head
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.

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Handy TV Remote

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Most "universal remote" apps make you subscribe - or they paywall the volume and power buttons and bury the screen in ads. Handy doesn't. Every button works for free, there are no ads, and the one-time Pro unlock - no subscription, no auto-renew, no trial - is only for the extras. Turn your phone into a proper remote for the TV in the living room - or every room. Handy connects over your Wi-Fi network: a fast, tactile D-pad, real volume and playback control, keyboard typing, and voice search, so you stop hunting for the plastic remote wedged in the couch. FREE - the whole remote, no catch • D-pad, OK, back, home, volume, mute, channel, and playback - all of it, free • Type with your phone keyboard instead of pecking letters one at a time • Voice search - speak, and it lands in the TV's search box • Launch apps like Netflix and YouTube straight from the grid • Quick reconnect - Handy remembers your TV and connects the moment you open it WORKS WITH • Sony (Smart TV / Bravia) • Samsung (Tizen smart TVs) • LG (webOS) • Roku and Roku TV HANDY PRO - one-time $2.99, no subscription One payment unlocks the extras and keeps them forever - bought once, yours for good. We will never turn it into a subscription. No weekly fee, no auto-renew, no "3-day trial" that charges you on day one. • Customizable buttons - map the quick-action slots to any app or function you want • Control every room - save all your TVs and switch between them in a tap • Themes & accents - give each TV its own color so you always know which one you're pointing at No ads. No account. No tracking. No subscription. Your phone and TV just need to be on the same Wi-Fi network. Pairing codes and settings stay on your device - nothing is sent to us. Not affiliated with Sony, Samsung, LG, or Roku. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

TV Remote Smart Control4 screens
Handy TV Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TV Remote Smart Control at none against Handy TV Remote's 1. TV Remote Smart Control also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Handy TV Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote Smart Control ships an update every 3 months, Handy TV Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
TV Remote Smart Control versus Handy TV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote Smart ControlHandy TV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDang Duy KhanhTung Nguyen Son

In-app purchases

None

TV Remote Smart Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Handy TV Remote

One-time1
  • TV Remote Pro$2.99

Questions

Is TV Remote Smart Control free?
TV Remote Smart Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handy TV Remote free?
Handy TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TV Remote Smart Control or Handy TV Remote have ads?
Neither TV Remote Smart Control nor Handy TV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote Smart Control or Handy TV Remote?
TV Remote Smart Control ships an update every 3 months, and Handy TV Remote every 5 days. Most recently, TV Remote Smart Control was updated on October 28, 2026 and Handy TV Remote on October 24, 2026.

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