Comparison

Smart AC Remote vs AC Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

Smart AC Remote

Transform your iPhone into a universal AC remote. Control any air conditioner from over 500 brands using infrared, WiFi, or Apple HomeKit. Replace lost remotes and manage your AC's temperature, modes, and timers with ease.

Highlights
  • Universal AC remote control
  • Supports 500+ AC brands
  • Control via IR, WiFi, or HomeKit
  • Set timers and schedules
  • Adjust temperature and fan speed
  • Control ACs in multiple rooms
Features
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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

About

AC Remote Control

Control compatible air conditioners directly from your Apple Home devices. Adjust power, temperature, modes, and fan speed, set timers, and receive maintenance reminders. Offers weather-aware guidance and clear command feedback.

Highlights
  • Control power, temperature, mode, and fan speed
  • Find compatible climate devices in Apple Home
  • View connection status and manage multiple rooms
  • Set shutoff timers and comfort schedules
  • Receive filter maintenance reminders
  • Weather-aware temperature guidance
Features
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Take control of your comfort with Remote AC—a simple, modern controller for compatible air conditioners in Apple Home. Adjust your AC without searching for the physical remote. Remote AC brings essential controls, device status, timers, comfort insights, and maintenance reminders together in one calm, easy-to-use app. KEY FEATURES • Control power, temperature, operating mode, fan speed, and swing • Find compatible climate devices already connected to Apple Home • View connection status and manage multiple rooms • Set convenient shutoff timers • Organize and review comfort schedules • Get weather-aware temperature guidance powered by Apple Weather • Track filter maintenance with helpful reminders • Choose Celsius or Fahrenheit • See clear feedback when commands succeed or fail • Use manual city entry when location access is unavailable FREE, SUPPORTED BY ADS Remote AC is free and supported by advertising. Banner ads appear on the main screens, and a full-screen ad may appear when you open the app or after you send several commands. REMOVE ADS A one-time in-app purchase removes all ads permanently. You can also watch a short rewarded video to remove ads for one hour. YOUR DATA Remote AC does not require an account. Your devices, schedules, timers, and maintenance records stay on your device. The app contains no analytics SDK. Google AdMob processes advertising data to serve and measure ads; the app shows Google's consent message where required and asks for your tracking permission, and you can change both at any time in Settings → Privacy Choices. Location is requested only when you choose to view local weather insights. Compatibility and available controls depend on the climate device and the features it exposes through Apple Home. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart AC Remote4 screens
AC Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AC Remote Control at 71% against Smart AC Remote's 0%. AC Remote Control also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Smart AC Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart AC Remote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AC Remote Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart AC Remote ships an update every 6 days, AC Remote Control every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart AC Remote versus AC Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AC RemoteAC Remote Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—33 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDFREE MOBILE APPS STUDIO ONE MEMBER COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Smart AC Remote

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

AC Remote Control

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Smart AC Remote

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
3 purchases

AC Remote Control

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Ad-Free$4.997 Days
  • Annual Ad-Free3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Ad-Free$39.99

Questions

Is Smart AC Remote free?
Smart AC Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AC Remote Control free?
AC Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart AC Remote or AC Remote Control have ads?
AC Remote Control shows ads; Smart AC Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart AC Remote or AC Remote Control?
Smart AC Remote ships an update every 6 days, and AC Remote Control every 9 days. Most recently, Smart AC Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and AC Remote Control on October 29, 2026.

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