Comparison

TV vs Smart AC Remote Controller

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

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About

TV

Features
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Lost your remote? Batteries dead? Turn your iPhone into a fast, beautiful TV remote that works over Wi-Fi — no IR blaster, no extra hardware. TV Remote finds the TVs on your network in seconds. Pair once, control forever. WORKS WITH YOUR TV • Samsung Smart TV (Tizen, 2016 and newer) • LG Smart TV (webOS) • Roku & TCL Roku TV • VIZIO SmartCast • Sony Bravia • Philips Smart TV • Panasonic Viera A REMOTE THAT FEELS REAL • Full-size remote layout: power, volume, channels, mute, navigation • Choose a classic D-Pad or a swipe touchpad — whatever feels natural • Hold-to-repeat keys, haptics and key click sounds • Wake your TV from standby (Wake-on-LAN) — power on without touching the TV • Type on your TV with the iPhone keyboard — no more arrow-key hunting YOUR APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Launch Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, Hulu, Max, Spotify, Plex and Peacock directly on the TV from your phone. CAST PHOTOS & VIDEOS Send photos and videos from your iPhone straight to the big screen. Paste a YouTube link and play it on the TV. Family slideshows have never been easier. APPLE WATCH REMOTE The only remote you wear. Your TVs sync automatically from the iPhone — change volume, switch channels and navigate straight from your wrist. HEY SIRI "Hey Siri, pause the TV" — pause, play, power, volume and mute with your voice, from anywhere in the house. MADE FOR EVERYONE • 45 languages, full right-to-left support • 10 accent themes to recolor the whole app • VoiceOver labels on every control • 100% private: no account, no tracking, zero data collection. Everything stays on your Wi-Fi. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. • Power-on requires the TV's wake setting (e.g. Samsung "Power On with Mobile", LG "Quick Start+", Roku "Fast TV Start"). PREMIUM The first session is free. Unlimited control requires a subscription (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy : https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://britelapps.online/TvRemote/terms.html Questions or a TV that won't pair? Contact us from Settings → Support — we answer fast.

About

Smart AC Remote Controller

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ACRemote turns your iPhone into an elegant remote for your Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners. No more lost remotes and dull apps: control your comfort from a screen designed like a true premium object, with a large living dial and refined animations. FULL CONTROL - Turn your air conditioners on or off - Set the temperature with your finger on a large tactile dial - Switch modes: cool, heat, automatic (depending on your device) - Adjust fan speed and swing - The screen reflects your air conditioner's real state ONE-TAP COMFORT SCENES Create comfort scenes and apply them with a single tap. "Night," "Cool," "Eco"… or your own: each scene sets temperature, mode and fan speed at once. Your comfort, without thinking. A DESIGN THAT STANDS OUT - A premium remote, light or dark to your taste - A light / dark / automatic theme across the whole app - Fluid animations and satisfying haptic feedback SIMPLE AND AUTOMATIC ACRemote automatically detects the air conditioners already set up in Apple's Home app. No complicated setup: they appear, you control them. RESPECT FOR YOUR PRIVACY - No account to create - No data sent to our servers (we don't have any) - No ads, no trackers - Everything stays on your device, through Apple HomeKit COMPATIBILITY ACRemote works with Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners, previously added in the Home app. If your air conditioner is HomeKit-compatible, it will work with ACRemote. Support for more brands and features is coming in future updates. ACRemote Pro The free version lets you control one air conditioner (on/off). Upgrade to ACRemote Pro to control multiple air conditioners, unlock full control (temperature, mode, fan speed, swing) and unlimited scenes. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription (with a free trial), or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Download ACRemote and rediscover the pleasure of adjusting your air conditioning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TV4 screens
Smart AC Remote Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart AC Remote Controller at none against TV's 2. On price, ads, device support 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. TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Smart AC Remote Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TV versus Smart AC Remote Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTVSmart AC Remote Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNOUR-EDDINE JAMIBRAHIM OUFKIR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
None

Smart AC Remote Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV free?
TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart AC Remote Controller free?
Smart AC Remote Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV or Smart AC Remote Controller have ads?
Neither TV nor Smart AC Remote Controller shows ads.

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