Comparison

TV Remote TRC vs SmartUs

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

Head to head
About

TV Remote TRC

Features
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TV Remote TRC turns your phone into a simple and reliable remote control for Smart TVs and Android TVs. Connect to TVs on the same Wi-Fi network and control your device in seconds. Designed for fast access, smooth navigation and easy everyday use. Features: • Supports multiple Smart TV brands • Quick automatic TV discovery • Easy wireless connection • Simple and clean interface • Volume and media controls • Navigation and playback support • Fast and lightweight experience No subscriptions. No complicated setup. Just a simple TV remote experience that works Privacy Policy : https://turca.app/en/tvremote/privacy-policy Terms of Service : https://turca.app/en/tvremote/terms-of-service

About

SmartUs

Features
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SmartUs turns your iPhone into a handy remote control for compatible smart TVs. Automatically find TVs connected to the same Wi-Fi network, confirm the pairing request on the TV screen, and start using your remote. Key features: • Automatically find compatible TVs on the same network • Manually add TVs by IP address • Volume and channel controls • Directional keys and OK button • Home, back, mute, and media controls • Automatic reconnection to registered TVs • Register multiple TVs • Turkish and English language support • Manage privacy preferences from within the app For SmartUs to work, your iPhone and TV must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. You may need to confirm the SmartUs access request displayed on the TV screen during the initial connection. Supported features may vary depending on the TV's brand, model, and software version.

Screenshots

TV Remote TRC4 screens
SmartUs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartUs at none against TV Remote TRC's 1. SmartUs also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). TV Remote TRC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. TV Remote TRC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmartUs asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote TRC ships an update every 5 days, SmartUs daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
TV Remote TRC versus SmartUs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote TRCSmartUs
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMehmet Sait DasFurkan Ali Donmez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TV Remote TRC

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99
None

SmartUs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote TRC free?
TV Remote TRC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartUs free?
SmartUs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote TRC or SmartUs have ads?
SmartUs shows ads; TV Remote TRC does not.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote TRC or SmartUs?
TV Remote TRC ships an update every 5 days, and SmartUs daily. Most recently, TV Remote TRC was updated on October 5, 2026 and SmartUs on October 14, 2026.

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