Comparison

Smart AC TV Remote vs TVDeck

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

Head to head
About

Smart AC TV Remote

Features
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Smart Home Remote — Manage Your Home Appliances in One Place Smart Home Remote is a convenient and easy-to-use home appliance control app. By connecting a compatible infrared remote-control device, you can use your phone to manage multiple household appliances and reduce the inconvenience of searching for different physical remote controls. Whether you want to control a TV and set-top box in the living room, adjust an air conditioner in the bedroom, or operate a projector, light, or power outlet, you can access the corresponding device category directly from the app. Support for Multiple Device Categories The app allows you to add and manage a variety of common household appliances, including: TVs Air conditioners Lights Power outlets Projectors Set-top boxes You can add devices based on the appliances in your home and manage them from one clear and organized device page. Control Appliances from Your Phone After adding a device, you can open its remote-control panel and access the available controls. Depending on the appliance and the capabilities of the connected infrared hardware, supported operations may include powering devices on or off, changing modes, adjusting temperature, switching channels, and controlling volume. When a physical remote is missing, out of battery, or inconvenient to find, you can use your phone to access supported controls more easily. Manage Different Appliances in One App Different types of appliances can be organized in one application, so you do not need to install a separate control app for every device category. The clear card-based interface helps you quickly locate the appliance you want to control. Multiple TVs, air conditioners, and other compatible devices can also be added and managed separately. Simple and Intuitive Interface Smart Home Remote is designed with a clean and easy-to-understand interface. Major device categories are displayed clearly on the home screen, allowing you to quickly access TVs, air conditioners, lights, outlets, projectors, and set-top boxes. The straightforward layout reduces unnecessary steps and makes the app accessible to users who are new to smart remote-control applications. Energy Usage Overview The app includes an energy overview section for displaying relevant household electricity usage information. The availability and accuracy of energy data depend on the capabilities of the connected device and compatible hardware. Smart Home Remote is designed to make everyday appliance management more convenient and turn your phone into a centralized control center for supported home devices. Please note: This app requires a separately purchased compatible infrared remote-control device. The app itself cannot transmit infrared signals. Supported appliance brands, models, and control functions depend on the compatibility of the connected infrared remote-control hardware.

About

TVDeck

Control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone using your local network. Access essential remote functions like navigation, volume, and power. Automatically discover TVs or connect via IP address for a simple and secure experience.

Highlights
  • Smart TV remote control
  • Local network connection
  • Automatic TV discovery
  • Manual IP connection
  • Navigation and selection
  • Volume and power control
Features
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TVDeck is a simple and intuitive smart TV remote controller that lets you control compatible smart TVs from your iPhone over the same local network. Once connected, you can access essential remote functions including directional navigation, select, back, home, menu, volume, mute, and power controls. Key Features Automatically discover compatible TVs on your local network Connect manually using an IP address Simple and secure TV pairing Directional navigation and selection Back, home, and menu controls Volume adjustment and mute TV power control Haptic feedback and button sounds Clean and intuitive remote interface Compatibility TVDeck currently supports selected Sony BRAVIA smart TV models. Support for additional TV platforms is planned. TVDeck is an independently developed third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Sony Corporation. Sony and BRAVIA are trademarks of their respective owner.

Screenshots

Smart AC TV Remote3 screens
TVDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TVDeck at none against Smart AC TV Remote's 1. TVDeck also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Smart AC TV Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TVDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Smart AC TV Remote versus TVDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart AC TV RemoteTVDeck
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer其能 任Luliang County Xishang Fufeng Network Information Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart AC TV Remote

One-time1
  • VIP Membership$0.99
None

TVDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart AC TV Remote free?
Smart AC TV Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TVDeck free?
TVDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart AC TV Remote or TVDeck have ads?
Smart AC TV Remote shows ads; TVDeck does not.

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