Comparison

Remote TV vs Smart Remote for TV

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

Head to head
About

Remote TV

Features
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Remote TV β€’ Universal Control turns your iPhone and iPad into a remote for the smart TVs on your Wi‑Fi network. No account needed and nothing to install on the TV. COMPATIBILITY Couchpad works with many popular TVs and streaming devices, including LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Roku, Android TV / Google TV, Fire TV, Xiaomi and DLNA-capable TVs. FULL REMOTE D-pad, OK, volume, channels, Home, Back, play, pause and more, laid out for one-handed use. TOUCHPAD AND KEYBOARD Move a pointer on TVs that support one. Type straight into the TV's search box instead of picking letters with the arrow keys. VOICE CONTROL Say β€œVolume up”, β€œOpen YouTube” or β€œTurn off the screen” and Couchpad does the rest. QUICK APP LAUNCH See the apps installed on your TV, pin your favourites and open them with one tap. CAST PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND IPTV Send photos and videos from your device, IPTV playlists (M3U) or videos from a web page to the big screen. SCREEN OFF, TV ON Turn the picture off while the TV keeps playing audio, and bring it back from your phone. FINDS YOUR TV Couchpad finds TVs on your network automatically, remembers the ones you use and can wake a TV that is off over Wi‑Fi (where supported). You can also add a TV by IP address. BUILT FOR IPAD A dedicated iPad layout with landscape and Split View support. PRIVACY No account, no ads, no tracking. TV details and the media you cast stay on your home network. REQUIREMENTS Your device and TV must be on the same Wi‑Fi network. Some TVs ask you to confirm pairing on the TV screen the first time. Fire TV and some Android TVs need ADB debugging turned on for typing. Casting photos and videos requires a DLNA-capable TV. NOTE Couchpad is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by any TV manufacturer. Brand names are used only to describe compatibility and belong to their respective owners. Privacy and Policy: https://couchpad-app.pages.dev/app/privacy-policy/couchpad/ Term of Use: https://couchpad-app.pages.dev/app/terms-of-uses/couchpad/

About

Smart Remote for TV

Features
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Your phone is now the only TV remote you need. Control your Smart TV over Wi-Fi in a couple of taps β€” no batteries, no lost remotes, no digging between the sofa cushions. The app connects to your TV in seconds and puts every everyday button on your screen, plus a touchpad and a keyboard that make browsing and searching much faster than with a regular remote. WORKS WITH YOUR TV Compatible with the most popular Smart TV brands and streaming devices, including Samsung, LG, Sony, Philips, TCL, Roku TV and Fire TV. Just keep your phone and your TV on the same Wi-Fi network. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ Quick connect β€” the app finds your TV automatically. No codes, no complicated setup. β€’ All the essential buttons β€” power, volume, mute, channels, arrows, OK, home, back and playback. β€’ Touchpad β€” swipe through menus and apps with smooth, precise gestures. β€’ Keyboard β€” type searches, logins and passwords on your phone instead of picking letters one by one. β€’ App shortcuts β€” open your favorite streaming and TV apps with a single tap. β€’ Power button β€” turn your TV off (and on, where your TV supports it) even when the physical remote is missing. β€’ Your layout β€” rearrange the buttons and keep the controls you use most within easy reach. PREMIUM Get the full experience with a Premium subscription: β€’ No ads β€’ Unlimited TVs and streaming devices β€” switch between the living room, bedroom and office in one tap β€’ No session limits β€’ Exclusive remote themes β€’ Enhanced connection for quicker response and better range QUICK TIP If your TV doesn't appear, check that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and that control from mobile devices is allowed in your TV's network settings. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it at any time in your App Store account settings. This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any TV manufacturer. All brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://kiol.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote TV4 screens
Smart Remote for TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote TV at none against Smart Remote for TV's 3. Remote TV also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Smart Remote for TV's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Remote for TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Remote TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote TV ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Remote for TV every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Remote TV versus Smart Remote for TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote TVSmart Remote for TV
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAM PHAT INTERIOR TRADING COMPANY LIMITEDKiol Apps LLC

In-app purchases

None

Remote TV

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Remote for TV

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly trial3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Remote TV free?
Remote TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Remote for TV free?
Smart Remote for TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote TV or Smart Remote for TV have ads?
Neither Remote TV nor Smart Remote for TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote TV or Smart Remote for TV?
Remote TV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Remote for TV every 4 days. Most recently, Remote TV was updated on October 31, 2026 and Smart Remote for TV on November 6, 2026.

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