Comparison

Voice Remote for Smart TV vs Tappio

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

Head to head
About

Voice Remote for Smart TV

Features
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Control your TV from your phone and say goodbye to that bulky remote. Works with Samsung Smart TVs (2016 models and newer) over your home Wi-Fi. The all-in-one AI voice remote for your Smart TV. Talk to your TV, tap the buttons you already know, or use your phone as a mouse — whichever is fastest. - AI Voice Control — speak to your TV's built-in voice assistant from your phone instead of digging through menus. - Fly Mouse & keyboard — point, click and type with your phone instead of pecking out letters one by one. - Cast photos, videos and music from your phone straight to the big screen. - One-tap streaming — Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, Disney+ and more. - Themes — a modern look, or a classic skin that matches your physical remote. Getting started takes seconds: put your phone and your TV on the same Wi-Fi network (5 GHz recommended). No infrared required, and your TV reconnects automatically every time you open the app. No new batteries, and no more hunting for the remote down the back of the sofa. Download it now! It gives you everything your physical remote does, plus the smart features it never had. Buttons: - Turn ON and OFF the TV - All classic and modern remote buttons - Numbers keyboard buttons(Enter a channel number for jumping right to it) - Colors buttons (red, yellow, green, blue) - Change channels (next and previous ) - Increase or decrease the volume - Mute the sound (silent mode) - Change TV source (HDMI, PC, AV...) - Access the 4 favorite buttons - Up / Down / Left / Right Navigation + center button “OK” - Play / pause / Reverse / Fast Forward. - Launch your favorite streaming apps with one tap Features list: - No infrared equipment required, just Wi-Fi connection. - Every time you open the app, your TV will be auto-connected for quick and easy access. - Talk to your TV's built-in voice assistant using your phone's microphone. - Realistic and user-friendly app design with huge of themes including modern & classic same as your physical remote. - Vibration when pressing. - Input text on TV using your phone. - Use your phone as Fly Mouse. For people who want easy & fast access to control their TV right from their mobile device! Give it a try! Compatibility: Works with Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 and newer. Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network, and you approve the connection on the TV the first time you pair. Disclaimer: This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Samsung Electronics. Samsung is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to describe compatibility. Sate offers an optional auto-renewing Premium subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/samsung-remote-tv-privacy

About

Tappio

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and remote for your computer. Control media, browse the web, and sync text effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Features instant QR pairing and no account creation needed.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard
  • Media and browser remote
  • Clipboard sync
  • App launcher
  • System shortcuts
  • QR code pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and all-in-one remote for your computer. Control media playback, navigate your browser, switch apps, and sync clipboard text over your local Wi-Fi network—with instant QR pairing and no account required. Whether you’re relaxing on the couch watching videos, browsing the web from across the room, or need a wireless mouse and keyboard, Tappio gives you effortless desktop control from your phone or tablet. Your essential desktop controls are just a swipe away. Trackpad • Smooth, responsive cursor movement across your entire screen • Tap to left-click, and tap with two fingers (or long press) to right-click • Scroll long pages effortlessly with one thumb using the dedicated scroll bar, or use two-finger scrolling • Adjustable pointer speed, scroll speed, and natural scrolling direction • Personalize your trackpad with custom wallpapers Keyboard • Type into any app using your native mobile keyboard, auto-correct, and emojis • Live mode sends text to your computer as you type • Compose mode lets you draft, edit, and review text before sending • Use voice dictation to capture text on your device, review it, and send it with one tap App Launcher • View all running applications on your computer at a glance • Bring any running app to the front or launch apps in one tap • Quit apps with a single tap Media Remote • Play, pause, and skip tracks across supported audio and video players • Adjust system volume easily from across the room • See what’s playing right on your screen Browser Remote • Browse the web with simple taps and dedicated controls • Flip between tabs, open new tabs, and close tabs easily • Quick shortcuts to search, refresh, toggle fullscreen, and zoom in or out • Supports Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and more Clipboard Sync • Send clipboard text to your computer, or copy text back to your phone or tablet • Fast, reliable text transfer over your local Wi-Fi network • Keep your workflow moving without emailing or messaging snippets to yourself System Shortcuts • Put your computer to sleep, lock your screen, restart, or shut down right from your phone or tablet Security & Privacy • Direct local connection: Remote-control traffic stays entirely on your local Wi-Fi network between your devices. • Strong encryption: Commands use TLS; low-latency mouse and scroll input uses AES-256-GCM. • Secure QR pairing: Pairing requires scanning the QR code displayed on your computer. • No account required: No emails, passwords, or sign-ups to manage. Tappio Pro (Optional Upgrade) Enjoy Trackpad, Keyboard, App Launcher, and System Shortcuts completely free with zero ads. Upgrade to Tappio Pro to unlock Media Remote, Browser Remote, Clipboard Sync, and Custom Wallpapers. Setup 1. Download Tappio on your iPhone or iPad, and get the free companion app for your Mac or Windows PC at www.tappioapp.com. 2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open Tappio on your computer and scan the on-screen QR code with your phone or tablet. You’re ready to go! Requirements • A Mac with macOS 13 or later, or a PC with Windows 10 or 11 (x64). The companion app is free at www.tappioapp.com. • Both devices must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. Terms of Use: https://www.tappioapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tappioapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Voice Remote for Smart TV4 screens
Tappio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tappio at none against Voice Remote for Smart TV's shown. Voice Remote for Smart TV's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Voice Remote for Smart TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Tappio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Remote for Smart TV ships an update daily, Tappio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Voice Remote for Smart TV versus Tappio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice Remote for Smart TVTappio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQUAN MAI THEMaaya Labs LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Voice Remote for Smart TV

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$49.99
3 purchases

Tappio

Subscriptions2
  • Tappio Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tappio Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tappio Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Voice Remote for Smart TV free?
Voice Remote for Smart TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tappio free?
Tappio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Voice Remote for Smart TV or Tappio have ads?
Voice Remote for Smart TV shows ads; Tappio does not.
Which is updated more often, Voice Remote for Smart TV or Tappio?
Voice Remote for Smart TV ships an update daily, and Tappio weekly. Most recently, Voice Remote for Smart TV was updated on October 3, 2026 and Tappio on October 17, 2026.

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