AC Remote Controller vs Smart AC Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AC Remote Controller
Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for all your air conditioners. Effortlessly discover, control, and automate climate settings across your home with intuitive scheduling and room-based organization.
- Universal AC control
- Automatic device discovery
- HomeKit and Matter support
- Intuitive interface with thermal design
- Customizable schedules and routines
- Room-based organization
- One-tap presets
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AC Remote turns your iPhone into a beautiful, precise controller for every air conditioner in your home. Discover, control, and automate, all from one elegant app. EVERY AC, ONE APP Bring all your air conditioners together in a single, beautifully designed interface — bedroom, living room, office, kitchen, every room you need to keep comfortable. DISCOVER DEVICES IN ONE TAP Scan your network and AC Remote finds compatible smart air conditioners, IR bridges, and smart hubs automatically. No fiddling with IP addresses or pairing codes. WORKS WITH STANDARD PROTOCOLS • Apple HomeKit accessories • Matter accessories • Wi-Fi smart air conditioners • IR bridges and infrared blasters on your local network A REMOTE THAT'S ACTUALLY INTUITIVE • Set temperature with a satisfying dial • Switch between Cool, Heat, Auto, Dry, and Fan • Adjust fan speed and swing • Beautiful "Thermal" design that adapts to mode and temperature — cool blues when cooling, warm oranges when heating SCHEDULES & ROUTINES THAT RUN THEMSELVES • Sleep Mode: cool to 22° every night • Good Morning: wake to a perfectly cool bedroom • Weekend Cooldown: just on Saturdays and Sundays • Quick Cool: 30-minute boost when you walk in ONE-TAP PRESETS Save your favorite settings — Goodnight, Quick Cool, Away — and trigger them with a single tap. ORGANIZED BY ROOM Group your ACs by room (Bedroom, Living Room, Office, Kitchen) and control the climate in each space with ease. LOCALIZED IN 13 LANGUAGES English, Arabic, Chinese (Hong Kong), Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish, and Turkish. AC REMOTE PRO AC Remote Pro is required to send commands to your devices. It includes: • Unlimited AC devices • Unlimited schedules and routines • Custom one-tap presets • All future updates Subscription options: • Weekly: $2.99 / week • Annual: $19.99 / year — includes a 3-day free trial Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. PRIVACY-FIRST AC Remote talks directly to your devices over your local network. We don't track what you do at home. Privacy Policy: https://appfusionutilities.com/acremote/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://appfusionutilities.com/acremote/terms_of_use.html We'd love to hear from you. Reach out via the Contact link in Settings, and stay cool.
Smart AC Remote
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AC Remote is a smart air conditioner remote control app that turns your iPhone into a universal AC remote. It helps homeowners, renters, and travelers control any air conditioner from any brand using infrared accessories, WiFi, or Apple HomeKit. With 500+ supported AC brands, AC Remote replaces lost, broken, or incompatible remotes instantly. HOW IT WORKS AC Remote sends infrared (IR) signals to your air conditioner — the same technology your original remote uses. Pick your AC brand, connect a device, and start controlling in seconds. If your AC is already in Apple Home, connect through HomeKit with zero setup. FOUR WAYS TO CONNECT 1. Apple HomeKit & Matter — Control instantly if your AC is in Apple Home. No extra hardware needed. 2. IR Adapter Dongle ($3-$8) — Plug a USB-C or Lightning IR adapter into your iPhone. Point and tap, just like a real remote. 3. WiFi IR Hub ($15-$30) — Place a BroadLink RM4 Mini or Tuya hub near your AC. Control from anywhere, even remotely. 4. Smart AC with WiFi — Daikin, Gree, or Midea with built-in WiFi connect directly over your local network. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Turn your AC on before you get home using a WiFi hub - Set a sleep timer so the AC turns off after you fall asleep - Switch between cool, heat, dry, and fan modes without finding the remote - Adjust temperature and fan speed from your couch or your office - Control ACs in multiple rooms from one app - Use Turbo mode for rapid cooling on hot days FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Can I control my AC with my phone if I lost the remote? A: Yes. Plug in a $3 IR adapter or use a WiFi hub, select your brand from 500+ supported, and your iPhone becomes the remote. Q: What brands does AC Remote support? A: Over 500 including Daikin, Gree, Midea, Haier, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Hitachi, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Sharp, Carrier, Frigidaire, TCL, Hisense, and hundreds more. Q: Do I need special hardware? A: It depends. HomeKit ACs need nothing extra. For standard ACs, a $3 IR adapter plugs into your iPhone. For anywhere control, a $15 WiFi IR hub works over your home network. Q: Does it work without WiFi? A: Yes. An IR adapter works without WiFi — point your iPhone at the AC like a regular remote. SUPPORTED DEVICES Apple HomeKit & Matter thermostats, USB-C IR Adapter (iPhone 15-17+), Lightning IR Adapter (iPhone 14 and older), BroadLink RM4 Mini, Tuya/Smart Life Hub, SwitchBot Hub Mini, Sensibo Sky/Air, Tasmota/ESP8266 DIY IR Blaster, Daikin/Gree/Midea WiFi AC (direct connection). Core remote control features are free. Pro unlocks advanced features, additional device support, and removes all limits. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage in Settings > Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://acremote.app/privacy Support: support@acremote.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart AC Remote at every 5 days against AC Remote Controller's fortnightly. Smart AC Remote also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. AC Remote Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Smart AC Remote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AC Remote Controller ships an update fortnightly, Smart AC Remote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AC Remote Controller | Smart AC Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Suna Ordulu | MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD |
In-app purchases
AC Remote Controller
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Smart AC Remote
- Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$29.99





