Zapp Remote for Android TV vs Simple Smart TV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Zapp Remote for Android TV
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful remote control for your Android TV, Google TV and Chromecast devices. Zapp connects over Wi-Fi in seconds β no registration and no physical remote needed. WHY Zapp? β Voice search: find movies and shows or control your TV hands-free. β Screen mirroring: share your phone or tablet screen on the big screen with one tap. β Instant typing: use your iPhone keyboard instead of the on-screen TV keyboard. β Quick app launch: open Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and more with a single touch. β D-pad and touchpad modes: navigate exactly the way you prefer. β Volume and power: full control, including your device's physical volume buttons. β Multiple TVs: pair once and switch between all the TVs in your home. WORKS WITH YOUR DEVICES Zapp is compatible with Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield and smart TVs from Sony, Philips, TCL, Hisense and hundreds of other Android TV models. EASY SETUP 1. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Zapp and select your TV. 3. Enter the pairing code shown on the screen. Done! Free, fast and designed for iOS with a clean, modern interface. Note: your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. This app is not affiliated with Google LLC or any TV manufacturer mentioned.
Simple Smart TV Remote
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A fast, uncluttered remote for Samsung, LG, Sony and Roku TVs, over Wi-Fi. No account, no ads, no tracking of what you watch. Open it and the TV is already there. WHAT YOU GET β’ A large D-pad with OK, sized for one thumb β’ Volume and channel rockers that repeat when held β’ Back, Home, input source and playback controls β’ A number pad for channels and on-screen PIN entry β’ App shortcuts on LG, Sony and Roku TVs β’ Ambient art mode on Samsung models that support it HOW IT WORKS The app finds your TV on your local network and talks to it directly. Nothing is routed through a server, and your viewing is never sent anywhere. The first time you connect, your TV asks for permission: an "Allow" prompt on Samsung and LG, a PIN to type in on Sony. Accept once and the app remembers. Roku needs no pairing. SUPPORTED TVS β’ Samsung smart TVs running Tizen, 2016 models and newer β’ LG smart TVs running webOS β’ Sony BRAVIA TVs, with remote control over the network switched on in the TV's settings β’ Roku TVs and Roku streaming players Your phone and TV must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Please note: a TV that is fully powered off cannot be woken over Wi-Fi, so the app cannot switch it on from cold. Everything else works whenever the TV is on or in standby. PRO The remote is free for one TV. Pro adds the trackpad, typing with your phone's keyboard, app shortcuts and control of more than one TV. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. This app is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by Samsung, LG, Sony or Roku, and it does not include or replace any manufacturer software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tvremote-cf6c6.web.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zapp Remote for Android TV at none against Simple Smart TV Remote's 3. Zapp Remote for Android TV also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Simple Smart TV Remote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Zapp Remote for Android TV asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zapp Remote for Android TV ships an update fortnightly, Simple Smart TV Remote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zapp Remote for Android TV | Simple Smart TV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aether Studios | WDD Apps |
In-app purchases
Zapp Remote for Android TV
No in-app purchases
Simple Smart TV Remote
- Pro Monthly$1.491 Month
- Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
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