Comparison

TV Remote & Smart Cast vs QR Scanner · Barcode Reader

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

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About

TV Remote & Smart Cast

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful Universal TV Remote Control. Control your Smart TV from your phone, navigate menus, adjust volume, change channels, launch apps, type with your iPhone keyboard, and cast your favorite photos and videos to the big screen. TV Remote & Smart Cast is designed to replace your traditional remote with a fast, simple, and convenient smart TV controller. Whether your remote is lost, out of batteries, or simply across the room, your iPhone is always ready. Universal TV Remote Enjoy an easy-to-use remote control for TV with all the essential controls you need. Power TV on or off Increase or decrease volume Mute and unmute Change TV channels Navigate menus Touchpad navigation Number pad Keyboard text input Open installed TV apps Voice control on supported TVs Use your phone as a TV remote and control compatible Smart TVs over your Wi-Fi network. Smart TV Remote Looking for a convenient Smart TV remote? Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network, select your television, and start controlling it. TV Remote & Smart Cast supports compatible Smart TV platforms and models from popular TV brands, including Samsung TV, LG TV, Roku TV, Sony TV, Vizio TV, TCL TV, Philips TV, Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV. Supported features may differ depending on your television model and platform. Roku TV Remote Use your iPhone as a convenient Roku remote for compatible Roku TV devices. Navigate your Roku TV, control playback, adjust settings, and access essential controls directly from your phone. If your physical Roku remote is missing or unavailable, your phone can provide an easy Roku TV remote control experience. Samsung TV Remote Control compatible Samsung Smart TVs using your iPhone. The Samsung TV remote functionality provides quick access to navigation, volume, channels, apps, keyboard input and other supported controls. Enjoy a simple Samsung Smart TV remote experience without constantly searching for your physical controller. LG TV Remote Turn your phone into an LG TV remote for compatible LG Smart TVs. Navigate your television, control volume, switch channels and access supported Smart TV functions from one app. Fire TV & Google TV Remote Control compatible Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV devices directly from your iPhone. Use familiar remote controls to navigate menus, manage playback and interact with your television. TV Remote & Smart Cast brings multiple TV controls together in one convenient app. Sony, Vizio, TCL & Philips TV Remote Use the app as a remote controller for supported Sony TV, Vizio TV, TCL TV and Philips TV models. Compatibility and available controls depend on your television model and operating system. Instead of installing a different remote app for every television, keep your supported TV controls in one place. Smart Cast to TV Your phone isn't just a remote. With Smart Cast, you can bring your personal media to the big screen. Cast photos and videos from your iPhone to a compatible Smart TV and enjoy your content on a larger display. • Cast photos to TV • Cast videos to TV • View media on the big screen • Simple Wi-Fi connection Your Remote, Always With You No more searching between couch cushions for a lost remote. No more worrying about dead remote batteries. With TV Remote & Smart Cast, your iPhone becomes a convenient universal TV remote, Smart TV controller and casting companion. Connect. Control. Cast. Download TV Remote & Smart Cast and control your compatible television directly from your iPhone. Compatibility varies by TV brand, model, operating system and network configuration. TV Remote & Smart Cast is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the television brands mentioned above. Privacy Policy: https://loryana.com/tv-remote/privacy Terms of Use: https://loryana.com/tv-remote/terms

About

QR Scanner · Barcode Reader

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Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly, preview links before opening them, and create your own codes. A simple scanner for everyday use—free, private, and ad-free. QR Code & Barcode Reader combines fast scanning, a QR code and barcode generator, and organized local history. No account, subscription, or in-app purchase is required. FAST QR CODE & BARCODE SCANNER Point your camera at a code to see the result. Supported formats include QR Code, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF, PDF417, Data Matrix, Aztec, and Codabar. Scan website links, event tickets, Wi-Fi credentials, contact details, text, product barcodes, email addresses, phone numbers, locations, and calendar information. PREVIEW LINKS BEFORE OPENING By default, links open only after you review and choose to open them. Review the scanned address and choose whether to open it, copy it, or go back. The app flags certain suspicious address patterns, such as unusual or look-alike characters. This is a helpful warning, not a guarantee that a link is safe. SCAN QR CODES FROM PHOTOS Choose an image from your gallery to scan a QR code or barcode in screenshots, saved tickets, documents, posters, digital menus, or images shared in messages. CREATE QR CODES & BARCODES Generate codes for websites, text, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, phone numbers, emails, SMS, calendar events, locations, and product or numeric values. You can also create supported formats such as EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF, PDF417, Data Matrix, Aztec, and Codabar. View, save, share, and find your codes again in local history. PRODUCT LOOKUP Scan a product barcode to check for information in Open Food Facts. When a record is available, you may see the product name, image, category, weight or quantity, energy, sugars, fat, protein, ingredients, allergens, and nutrition details. Product lookup requires internet access, and results depend on database coverage and accuracy. Scanning itself works on your device. LOCAL SCAN HISTORY Search previous scans, revisit links, copy results, and quickly access codes you created. History is stored locally on your device and can be deleted whenever you choose. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases • No account or registration required • Camera access for scanning; gallery access when you select an image • Light, dark, and system themes Use it for restaurant menus, tickets, Wi-Fi, product packaging, contact cards, shipping labels, and everyday QR code scanning. BATCH BARCODE SCANNING Scan multiple supported barcodes in one session and export the results as CSV, XML, or PDF. Repeated reads of the same code are filtered within the session. PRODUCT SEARCH FROM PHOTOS You can also recognize text on a product photo and choose to search for matching products. Text recognition runs on your device; an online search starts only when you request it.

Screenshots

TV Remote & Smart Cast4 screens
QR Scanner · Barcode Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scanner · Barcode Reader at none against TV Remote & Smart Cast's 6. TV Remote & Smart Cast's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). 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 Remote & Smart Cast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QR Scanner · Barcode Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Remote & Smart Cast ships an update every 3 days, QR Scanner · Barcode Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TV Remote & Smart Cast versus QR Scanner · Barcode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Remote & Smart CastQR Scanner · Barcode Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoryana LLCBERKAN CALIKOGLU

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TV Remote & Smart Cast

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$8.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
None

QR Scanner · Barcode Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Remote & Smart Cast free?
TV Remote & Smart Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Scanner · Barcode Reader free?
QR Scanner · Barcode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TV Remote & Smart Cast or QR Scanner · Barcode Reader have ads?
Neither TV Remote & Smart Cast nor QR Scanner · Barcode Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Remote & Smart Cast or QR Scanner · Barcode Reader?
TV Remote & Smart Cast ships an update every 3 days, and QR Scanner · Barcode Reader monthly. Most recently, TV Remote & Smart Cast was updated on October 25, 2026 and QR Scanner · Barcode Reader on October 20, 2026.

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