Comparison

Remote TV vs Smart Connect Stream Instantly

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

Head to head
About

Remote TV

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a smart TV remote for Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs on the same Wi-Fi network. REMOTE CONTROLS IN YOUR POCKET Control power, volume, channels, playback, navigation, home, back, mute and more from a clear remote designed for everyday use. NAVIGATE WITH A TOUCHPAD Swipe through menus and tap to select with natural gestures from your iPhone. TYPE FASTER Use your phone keyboard for TV search fields instead of entering text one letter at a time with an on-screen remote. LAUNCH TV APPS Open apps listed by compatible TVs with a single tap. Available apps and controls depend on your TV model and platform. QUICK WI-FI SETUP Remote TV searches for compatible TVs on your local network. Keep your iPhone and TV connected to the same Wi-Fi, then select your TV to begin. You can also add a TV by IP address when needed. TRY DEMO MODE No TV nearby? Explore the remote, touchpad, keyboard and app launcher using the built-in Demo TV. PRIVACY AND ACCESS - No account or sign-up required - No extra remote hardware required - Commands travel from your iPhone to your TV over your local Wi-Fi - Some TVs may ask you to approve the first connection on screen COMPATIBILITY Supports compatible Samsung Tizen, LG webOS and Roku TVs. Feature availability varies by model, firmware and TV settings. Roku devices may need to be added by IP if they are not discovered automatically. Remote TV is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Samsung, LG, Roku or any other TV manufacturer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exo-pages.web.app/remotetv/privacy

About

Smart Connect Stream Instantly

Stream photos, videos, music, documents, and IPTV playlists from your phone to your TV wirelessly. Supports AirPlay, Chromecast, and DLNA devices for easy sharing and presentations on the big screen.

Highlights
  • Cast photos and videos
  • Stream music and audio
  • Cast PDFs and documents
  • Web video and image casting
  • IPTV player with M3U playlists
  • Automatic media format conversion
  • Supports AirPlay, Chromecast, and DLNA
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Smart Connect Stream Instantly turns your iPhone into a wireless streaming hub for your TV. Cast your photos, videos, music, PDFs and online media to any compatible Smart TV or casting receiver in just a few taps — no cables, no adapters, no complicated setup. Whether you're sharing holiday photos on the big screen, playing music through your TV speakers, or opening a PDF for the room to read, everything on your phone is now bigger, clearer and easier to enjoy. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Cast Photos & Videos — Send pictures and clips from your gallery and albums straight to the big screen. • Stream Music & Audio — Play songs from your library through your TV's speakers. • Cast PDFs & Documents — Open PDFs on your TV, page by page, for easy viewing and presentations. • Web Video & Web Images — Browse in the app and send online videos and pictures to your TV. • IPTV Player — Add your own M3U playlists, browse channels by category, and play them on the big screen. Rename, refresh or remove playlists any time. • Recent Devices — Your TVs are remembered, so reconnecting is a single tap. • Smart Format Handling — Media your TV can't decode is converted automatically, so it plays instead of failing. • 9 Languages — English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Turkish and Vietnamese. HOW IT WORKS Connect your iPhone and your TV to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the app and tap the cast button to discover nearby devices. Pick your TV, choose what to cast — and enjoy it instantly on the big screen. WORKS WITH • Apple TV and AirPlay 2 compatible TVs — video and audio • Chromecast receivers — photos, video, audio and PDFs • DLNA-compatible Smart TVs — photos, video, audio and PDFs • …and other widely used wireless casting receivers on the same Wi-Fi network Casting photos and PDFs needs a Chromecast or a DLNA-compatible TV. AirPlay carries video and audio only. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Fast & Simple — A clean, intuitive design that anyone can use. • Wireless Freedom — No cables, adapters or extra hardware required. • Three Ways to Connect — AirPlay, Cast and DLNA, so more TVs just work. • Crystal-Clear Quality — Enjoy your content the way it's meant to be seen and heard. • All-in-One — Photos, videos, music, documents, web media and IPTV in a single app. COMPATIBILITY Smart Connect Stream Instantly works with compatible Smart TVs and wireless casting receivers on the same Wi-Fi network. For the best experience, keep your phone and TV close to your router and on the same network. Supported features and streaming quality depend on your TV, your device and your network conditions — not every TV supports every format. IMPORTANT NOTE This app is an independent streaming tool. It does not host, provide, or supply any media content. You are responsible for the content you choose to cast and must have the right to view and share it. IPTV playlists and online links are provided by you or third parties — the app simply plays what you add. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer or streaming brand. Download Smart Connect Stream Instantly today and bring everything on your phone to the big screen — instantly! We'd love your feedback. Questions or suggestions? Reach us any time at vaibhavtadha00@gmail.com.

Screenshots

Remote TV4 screens
Smart Connect Stream Instantly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Connect Stream Instantly at none against Remote TV's 2. Remote TV's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). 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. Remote TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Smart Connect Stream Instantly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote TV ships an update every 11 days, Smart Connect Stream Instantly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Remote TV versus Smart Connect Stream Instantly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TVSmart Connect Stream Instantly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (343 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—343 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhanh Thong LeVaibhav Tadha

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Remote TV

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Promotion3 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

Smart Connect Stream Instantly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Connect Stream Instantly free?
Smart Connect Stream Instantly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote TV or Smart Connect Stream Instantly have ads?
Both Remote TV and Smart Connect Stream Instantly show ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV or Smart Connect Stream Instantly?
Remote TV ships an update every 11 days, and Smart Connect Stream Instantly every 6 weeks. Most recently, Remote TV was updated on November 13, 2026 and Smart Connect Stream Instantly on November 13, 2026.

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